Thiazolopyridin-2-yloxy-phenyl and thiazolopyrazin-2-yloxy-phenyl amines as modulators of leukotriene A4 hydrolase

ABSTRACT

Thiazolopyridin-2-yloxy-phenyl and thiazolopyrazin-2-yloxy-phenyl amine compounds are described, which are useful as LTA4 hydrolase (LTA4H) modulators. Such compounds may be used in pharmaceutical compositions and methods for modulation of LTA4H and for the treatment of disease states, disorders, and conditions mediated by LTA4 hydrolase activity.

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Applications61/044,349, filed Apr. 11, 2008, and 61/149,129, filed Feb. 2, 2009.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to certain thiazolopyridin-2-yloxy-phenyland thiazolopyrazin-2-yloxy-phenyl amine compounds, pharmaceuticalcompositions containing them, and methods of using the compounds andpharmaceutical compositions for leukotriene A4 hydrolase (LTA4H)modulation and for the treatment of disease states, disorders, andconditions mediated by leukotriene A4 hydrolase (LTA4H) activity.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Inflammation is normally an acute response by the immune system toinvasion by microbial pathogens, chemicals or physical injury. In somecases, however, the inflammatory response can progress to a chronicstate, and be the cause of inflammatory disease. Therapeutic control ofthis chronic inflammation in diverse diseases is a major medical need.

Leukotrienes (LT) are biologically active metabolites of arachidonicacid (B. Samuelsson, Science 1983, 220(4597): 568-575) that have beenimplicated in inflammatory diseases, including asthma (D. A. Munafo etal., J. Clin. Invest. 1994, 93(3): 1042-1050; N. Miyahara, et al.,Allergol Int., 2006, 55(2): 91-7; E. W. Gelfand, et al., J. AllergyClin. Immunol. 2006, 117(3): 577-82; K. Terawaki, et al., J. Immunol.2005, 175(7): 4217-25), inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) (P. Sharon andW. F. Stenson, Gastroenterology 1984, 86(3): 453-460), chronicobstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) (P. J. Barnes, Respiration 2001,68(5): 441-448), arthritis (R. J. Griffiths et al., Proc. Natl. Acad.Sci. U.S.A. 1995, 92(2): 517-521; F. Tsuji et al., Life Sci. 1998,64(3): L51-L56), psoriasis (K. Ikai, J. Dermatol. Sci. 1999, 21(3):135-146; Y. I. Zhu and M. J. Stiller, Skin Pharmacol. Appl. SkinPhysiol. 2000, 13(5): 235-245) and atherosclerosis (Friedrich, E. B. etal. Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 23, 1761-7 (2003); Subbarao, K. et al.Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol 24, 369-75 (2004); Helgadottir, A. et al.Nat Genet. 36, 233-9 (2004); Jala, V. R. et al Trends in Immun. 25,315-322 (2004)). The synthesis of leukotrienes is initiated by theconversion of arachidonic acid to an unstable epoxide intermediate,leukotriene A4 (LTA4), by 5-lipoxygenase (5-LO) (A. W. Ford-Hutchinsonet al., Annu. Rev. Biochem. 1994, 63: 383-347). This enzyme is expressedpredominantly by cells of myeloid origin, particularly neutrophils,eosinophils, monocytes/macrophages and mast cells (G. K. Reid et al., J.Biol. Chem. 1990, 265(32): 19818-19823). LTA4 can either be conjugatedwith glutathione by leukotriene C4 (LTC4) synthase to produce thecysteinyl leukotriene, LTC4, or hydrolyzed to the diol, leukotriene B4(LTB4) (B. Samuelsson, Science 1983, 220(4597): 568-575). LTC4 and itsmetabolites, LTD4 and LTE4, induce smooth muscle contraction,broncho-constriction and vascular permeability, while LTB4 is a potentchemo-attractant and activator of neutrophils, eosinophils,monocytes/macrophages, T cells and mast cells.

The stereospecific hydrolysis of LTA4 to LTB4 is catalyzed byleukotriene A4 hydrolase (LTA4H), a zinc-containing, cytosolic enzyme.This enzyme is ubiquitously expressed, with high levels in smallintestinal epithelial cells, lung, and aorta (B. Samuelsson and C. D.Funk, J. Biol. Chem. 1989, 264(33): 19469-19472). Moderate expression ofLTA4H is observed in leukocytes, particularly neutrophils (T. Yokomizoet al., J. Lipid Mediators Cell Signalling 1995, 12(2,3): 321-332).

Leukotriene B4 is a key pro-inflammatory lipid mediator, able to recruitand activate inflammatory cells, such as neutrophils, eosinophils,monocytes/macrophages, T cells and mast cells (F. A. Fitzpatrick et al.,Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci. 1994, 714: 64-74; S. W. Crooks and R. A. Stockley,Int. J. Biochem. Cell Biol. 1998, 30(2): 173-178; A. Klein et al., J.Immunol. 2000, 164: 4271-4276). LTB4 mediates its pro-inflammatoryeffects by binding to G protein-coupled receptors, leukotriene B4receptor 1 (BLT1) and leukotriene B4 receptor 2 (BLT2) (T. Yokomizo etal., Arch. Biochem. Biophys. 2001, 385(2): 231-241). The receptor firstidentified, BLT1, binds LTB4 with high affinity, leading tointracellular signaling and chemotaxis. BLT1 is expressed mainly inperipheral leukocytes, particularly neutrophils, eosinophils,macrophages (Huang, W. W. et al. J Exp Med 188, 1063-74 (1998)) andmonocytes (Yokomizo, T., Izumi, T. & Shimizu, T. Life Sci 68, 2207-12(2001)). The murine receptor is also expressed on effector T cells andwas recently shown to mediate LTB4-dependent migration of effector CD8⁺T cells (Goodarzi, K., Goodarzi, M., Tager, A. M., Luster, A. D. & vonAndrian, U. H. Nat Immunol 4, 965-73 (2003); Ott, V. L., Cambier, J. C.,Kappler, J., Marrack, P. & Swanson, B. J. Nat Immunol 4, 974-81 (2003)),early effector CD4⁺ T helper type 1 (T_(H)1) and T_(H)2 chemotaxis andadhesion to endothelial cells, as well as early effector CD4⁺ and CD8⁺ Tcell recruitment in an asthma animal model (Tager, A. M. et al., NatImmunol 4, 982-90 (2003)). LTB4 receptor BLT2 (S. Wang et al., J. Biol.Chem. 2000, 275(52): 40686-40694; T. Yokomizo et al., J. Exp. Med. 2000,192(3): 421-431) shares 42% amino acid homology with BLT1, but is morebroadly expressed, including in peripheral tissues such as the spleen,ovary and liver, as well as in leukocytes. BLT2 binds LTB4 with loweraffinity than BLT1 does, mediates chemotaxis at higher concentrations ofLTB4, and differs from BLT1 in its affinity for certain antagonists.While LTB4 receptor antagonists may differ in their affinity for BLT1versus BLT2, blocking the production of LTB4 using LTA4H inhibitorswould be expected to inhibit the downstream events mediated through bothBLT1 and BLT2.

Studies have shown that introduction of exogenous LTB4 into normaltissues can induce inflammatory symptoms (R. D. R. Camp et al., Br. J.Pharmacol. 1983, 80(3): 497-502; R. Camp et al., J. Invest. Dermatol.1984, 82(2): 202-204). Increased production of LTB4 is consideredimportant for the inflammatory component in a number of diseases,including atopic dermatitis (O. Koro et al. J. Allergy Clin. Immunol.1999, 103, 663-670), asthma (M. Frieri et al., Ann. Allergy AsthmaImmunol. 1998, 81, 331-336), inflammatory bowel disease, chronicobstructive pulmonary disease (W. A. Biernacki et al. Thorax 2003, 58,294-298; J. S. Seggev et al., Chest 1991, 99, 289-291), atherosclerosisand cardiovascular disease, multiple sclerosis (I. S, Neu et al., ActaNeurol. Scand. 2002, 105, 63-66), psoriasis (D. M. Reilly, Acta Derm.Venereol. 2000, 80, 171-174), cystic fibrosis (J. T. Zakrzewski, et al.,Br J Clin Pharmacol 1987, 23:19-27), and rheumatoid arthritis (N.Ahmadzadeh, Inflammation 1991, 15, 497-503). Therefore, inhibitors ofLTB4 production should have therapeutic value as anti-inflammatoryagents for these conditions. Thus, reduction of LTB4 production by aninhibitor of LTA4H activity would be predicted to have therapeuticpotential in a wide range of diseases.

This idea is supported by a study of LTA4H-deficient mice that, whileotherwise healthy, exhibited markedly decreased neutrophil influx inarachidonic acid-induced ear inflammation and zymosan-inducedperitonitis models (R. S. Byrum et al., J. Immunol. 1999, 163(12):6810-6819). LTA4H inhibitors have been shown to be effectiveanti-inflammatory agents in pre-clinical studies. For example, oraladministration of LTA4H inhibitor SC57461 caused inhibition ofionophore-induced LTB4 production in mouse blood ex vivo, and in ratperitoneum in vivo (J. K. Kachur et al., J. Pharm. Exp. Ther. 2002,300(2), 583-587). Eight weeks of treatment with the same inhibitorcompound significantly improved colitis symptoms in cotton top tamarins(T. D. Penning, Curr. Pharm. Des. 2001, 7(3): 163-179). The spontaneouscolitis that develops in these animals is very similar to human IBD. Theresults therefore indicate that LTA4H inhibitors would have therapeuticutility in this and other human inflammatory diseases.

Events that elicit the inflammatory response include the formation ofthe pro-inflammatory mediator leukotriene B4. Hydrolase LTA4H catalyzesthe formation of this mediator, and LTA4H inhibitors block theproduction of the pro-inflammatory mediator LTB4, thus providing theability to prevent and/or treat leukotriene-mediated conditions, such asinflammation. The inflammatory response is characterized by pain,increased temperature, redness, swelling, or reduced function, or by acombination of two or more of these symptoms. Regarding the onset andevolution of inflammation, inflammatory diseases orinflammation-mediated diseases or conditions include, but are notlimited to, acute inflammation, allergic inflammation, and chronicinflammation.

Compounds of the present invention were shown to inhibit LTA4H in invitro assays. Inhibition was shown in a recombinant enzymatic assay andin a cellular assay using murine (diluted 1 in 15) or human whole blood(diluted 1:1). Embodiments of the invention were also shown to inhibitmurine ex vivo LTB4 production in whole blood (diluted 1:1), as well asarachidonic acid-induced neutrophil influx in murine ear tissue.

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease thatusually occurs in individuals with a personal or family history ofatopy. The major features are pruritus and chronic or relapsingeczematous lesions. Complications include bacterial, fungal and viralinfections as well as ocular disease. Atopic dermatitis is the mostcommon inflammatory skin disease in children and affects more than 15%of children in the US (Laughter, D., et al., J. Am. Acad. Dermatol.2000, 43, 649-655). Atopic dermatitis may persist in 60% of adults whowere affected as children (Sidbury, R., et al., Dermatol. Clin. 2000,18(1), 1-11).

Atopic dermatitis has significant societal impact. The family stressrelated to caring for children with moderate to severe AD may becomparable to the stress seen in families of children with type Idiabetes mellitus (Su, J. C., et al., Arch. Dis. Child 1997, 76,159-162). In the US, the annual cost of medical services andprescription drugs for the treatment of AD/eczema is similar to thosefor emphysema, psoriasis and epilepsy (Ellis, C. N., et al., J. Am.Acad. Dermatol. 2002, 46, 361-370).

Several lines of evidence support the role of LTB4 in AD. LTB4 levelsare elevated in skin lesions (K. Fogh et al., J. Allergy Clin. Immunol.1989, 83, 450-455; T. Ruzicka et al., J. Invest. Dermatol. 1986, 86,105-108) and plasma in AD, and contribute to the inflammation throughchemotactic effects on inflammatory cells (Wedi and Kapp BioDrugs. 2001;15, 729-743. Reported in vivo and in vitro studies have shown thatleukotrienes, especially LTB4, contribute to the inflammation of theskin in AD through their chemotactic effect on inflammatory cells. LTB4receptors are expressed on mast cells, T cells, eosinophils, dendriticcells and macrophages, all of which accumulate in AD lesions. LTB4itself is a pruritic agent, and has also been shown to mediate substanceP-induced pruritus (T. Andoh et al., J. Invest. Dermatol. 2001, 117,1621-1626), a key component of the itching in AD (T. Ohmura et al., Eur.J. Pharmacol. 2004, 491, 191-194). LTB4 induces proliferation ofkeratinocytes, an effect that is further potentiated by substance P (M.J. Rabier et al., J. Invest. Dermatol. 1993, 110, 132-136). Recentreports indicate a role for LTB4 in development of a Th2 immune responseand IgE production. The role of LTB4 in AD is supported by beneficialeffects of the 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor, zileuton, in a small,open-label clinical trials of AD (Woodmansee, D. P., et al., Ann.Allergy Asthma Immunol. 1999, 83, 548-552) and in relieving the pruritusin Sjogren-Larsson syndrome patients who have elevated LTB4 due to animpairment in its degradation (Willemsen, M. A., et al., Eur. J.Pediatr. 2001, 160, 711-717).

While AD that is mild to moderate in severity generally responds totopical therapy, correct use of these therapies and compliance remain amajor issue in the clinic (T. Agner, Acta Derm. Verereol. Suppl.(Stockh) 2005, 213, 33-35). Topical corticosteroids and emollients arethe standard of care in the treatment of AD. However, systemicimmunomodulatory therapies and potent topical corticosteroids used totreat severe AD are associated with significant cutaneous side effects,such as striae, atrophy and telangeictasia that limit the long-term useof these agents (Hanifin, J. M., et al., J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. 2004,50, 391-404).

Emollients have a steroid-sparing effect and are useful for bothprevention and maintenance therapy. Crude coal tar and preparationscontaining coal tar derivatives have also been used for many years inthe treatment of AD and have significant cosmetic disadvantages thatinfluence compliance (Hanifin, et al., 2004). Topical doxepin may be auseful short-term adjunctive therapy for the relief of pruritus butsedation and contact dermatitis may complicate its use (Hanifin, et al.,2004).

The topical calcineurin inhibitors tacrolimus (Protopic®) andpimecrolimus (Elidel®) have been shown to reduce the extent, severityand symptoms of AD in adults and children and are approved for use assecond-line therapy of AD. However, the recent addition of boxedwarnings to the product labels regarding rare cases of malignancyreported in patients treated with topical calcineurin inhibitors limitslong term use of these agents in the treatment of AD (Food and DrugAdministration [FDA]/Center for Drug Evaluation and Research [CDER]resources page).

Antibiotics are used in the treatment of Staphylococcus aureusinfections in patients with AD but have a minimal effect on thedermatitis (Hanifin, et al., 2004). Although sedating antihistamines maybe useful if sleep disruption is present, oral antihistamines aregenerally not effective in treating AD-associated pruritus (Hanifin, etal., 2004). Ultraviolet (UV) phototherapy, including photochemotherapywith psoralen is well established in the treatment of AD but relapseupon cessation of therapy frequently occurs (Hanifin, et al., 2004).

Systemic immunomodulatory therapy with cyclosporine and corticosteroidsis effective but can be associated with severe side effects and isgenerally reserved for patients with severe disease. Systemiccorticosteroids are associated with growth retardation in children,avascular necrosis of bone, osteopenia, increased risk of infection,poor wound healing, cataracts, hyperglycemia and hypertension.Cyclosporine is nephrotoxic in a majority of patients and is associatedwith tremor, hirsutism, hypertension, hyperlipidemia and gumhyperplasia.

While AD that is mild to moderate in severity generally responds totopical therapy, correct use of these therapies and compliance remain amajor issue in the clinic. An oral or topical agent lacking the risksassociated with corticosteroids and the calcineurin inhibitors would bea welcome addition to the armamentarium of treatments for AD that ismild to moderate in severity. An effective oral or topical therapy withfewer side effects than systemic immunomodulatory therapies and potenttopical corticosteroids would fill an unmet medical need in thetreatment of AD.

Sjogren-Larsson syndrome is an autosomal recessive neurocutaneousdisorder with severe ichthyosis. It is caused by mutation of the geneencoding microsomal fatty aldehyde dehydrogenase (FALDH) leading to adefect in fatty alcohol metabolism. FALDH catalyzes the oxidation ofmedium- to long-chain fatty aldehydes to their corresponding carboxylicacids. LTB4, a pro-inflammatory mediator synthesized from arachidonicacid, is inactivated by microsomal omega-oxidation, successivelyyielding 20-OH-LTB4, 20-CHO-LTB4 and 20-COOH-LTB4. The urine ofSjogren-Larsson syndrome patients contains highly elevated levels ofLTB4 and 20-OH-LTB4. Defective LTB4 degradation in Sjogren-Larssonsyndrome patients is now considered to be shown with “unambiguousevidence”. (Willemsen, M. A., et al., J. Neurol. Sci. 2001, 183(1),61-7). Sjogren syndrome is an autoimmune disease that featuresinflammation in some glands. Sjogren syndrome may feature alsoextraglandular manifestations. When the gland inflammation is notassociated with another connective tissue disease, then the syndrome isreferred to as primary Sjogren syndrome. When it is associated with aconnective tissue disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupuserythematosus or scleroderma, then it is referred to as secondarySjogren syndrome. The term “Sjogren syndrome” herein refers to any oneof the primary and secondary Sjogren syndromes. No cure is currentlyknown for this syndrome. The current treatments usually focus on thespecific area of the body that is affected and also in the treatment ofassociated complications. Immuno-suppressants such as cortisones,azathioprine and cyclophosphamide are sometimes used to threat someserious complications, and antibiotics are also used to treat associatedinfections.

Embodiments of this invention have shown dose-dependent inhibition ofdermal inflammation in the arachidonic acid-induced murine earinflammation model. Oral administration of embodiments of this inventiondose-dependently inhibited neutrophil influx and edema, and were shownto inhibit the ex vivo ionophore-stimulated LTB4 production at dosesbetween 0.3 and 30 mg/kg.

LTA4H inhibitors are hypothesized to specifically block the productionof LTB4 from LTA4, without affecting the biosynthesis of lipoxins, whichare also produced from LTA4. Increasing or maintaining lipoxin A₄ (LXA₄)production may have beneficial therapeutic effects in dermalinflammation as it has been reported that topical application of astable lipoxin analogue inhibits edema, granulocyte infiltration andepidermal hyperproliferation in murine skin inflammation models. 5-LOinhibitors block the pathway upstream of LTA4. This would be expected tolead to a block in not only synthesis of LTA4, LTB4 and cysteinylleukotrienes (CysLT), but also LXA₄.

Embodiments of this invention have been studied in in vivo inflammationmodels including arachidonic acid-induced ear inflammation and allergiclung inflammation, including an ovalbumin (OVA) sensitization and airwaychallenge model and a rat ionophore-induced lung inflammation model. Forexample, embodiments of the invention show dose-dependent inhibition ofthe accumulation of inflammatory cells in the lungs in anovalbumin-induced allergic airway inflammation model, a common animalmodel for human allergic inflammation.

Asthma is a chronic disease characterized by a variable degree ofairflow obstruction, bronchial hyperresponsiveness and airwayinflammation (Busse & Lemanske, 2001). Immunohistopathologic featuresinclude denudation of airway epithelium, collagen deposition beneathbasement membrane, edema, mast cell activation, and inflammatory cellinfiltration by neutrophils (especially in sudden-onset, fatal asthmaexacerbations), eosinophils, and Th2 lymphocytes (W. W. Busse et al., N.Engl. J. Med. 2001, 344, 350-362). Airway inflammation contributes tothe airway hyperresponsiveness, airflow limitation (acutebronchoconstriction, airway edema, mucus plug formation and airway wallremodeling, leading to bronchial obstruction), respiratory symptoms anddisease chronicity (NIH Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management ofAsthma 1997).

Current therapy for asthma is directed at controlling acutebronchoconstrictive symptoms with beta2-adrenergic receptor agonists andmanaging underlying airway inflammation with inhaled corticosteroids,chromates such as cromolyn sodium and nedocromil, and antileukotrieneagents, such as the cysteinyl leukotriene receptor antagonistsmontelukast and zafirlukast and the 5-lipoxygenase inhibitor zileuton.Systemic steroids are used in severe disease and acute exacerbations ofasthma. The humanized monoclonal anti-IgE antibody omalizumab wasapproved for the treatment of patients with moderate-to-severepersistent asthma who have a positive skin test or in vitro reactivityto a perennial aeroallergen and whose symptoms are inadequatelycontrolled with inhaled corticosteroids (XOLAIR® [omalizumab] July2007).

The inflammatory component of mild persistent and moderate asthma cangenerally be controlled with inhaled corticosteroids, but patientcompliance remains a major issue in disease management (H. Milgrom etal., J. Allergy Clin. Immunol. 1996, 98, 1051-1057). Despite optimumtherapy, including long-acting beta-agonists and inhaledcorticosteroids, many patients have poorly controlled asthma (J. M.Fitzgerald et al., Can. Respir. J. 2006, 13, 253-259; D. Bellamy et al.,Prim. Care Respir. J. 2005, 14, 252-258). Severe asthma requirestreatment with high-dose inhaled steroids or the frequent use of oralcorticosteroids (W. Moore et al., J. Allergy Clin. Immunol. 2006, 117,487-494), both of which can be associated with negative side effectssuch as osteopenia and growth retardation in children (D. Allen et al.,Suppl. J. Allergy Clin. Immunol. 2003, 112, S1; P. Schimmer et al.,Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Adrenocortical Steroids and Their SyntheticAnalogs; Inhibitors of the Synthesis and Action of AdrenocorticalHormones in Hardman J G, Limbird L E; eds. Goodman and Gilman's ThePharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 10th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill;2001; 1666-1668). An oral therapy that could effectively treatmoderate-to-severe asthma and reduce corticosteroid requirements wouldaddress unmet medical needs.

Leukotrienes are important mediators in asthma pathogenesis and comprisetwo classes—the cysteinyl leukotrienes (LTC4, LTD4 and LTE4) and LTB4.Leukotriene receptor antagonists, such as montelukast or zafirlukast,target only the cysteinyl leukotrienes, while 5-lipoxygenase inhibitors,such as zileuton, inhibit the pathway upstream of both classes, and thusdecrease formation of both the cysteinyl leukotrienes and LTB4. LTA4Hinhibitors selectively inhibit LTB4 synthesis and do not impactcysteinyl leukotriene (CysLT) synthesis. Both classes of leukotrienesare elevated in asthma, and LTB4 is more significantly increased insevere asthma, which is associated with increased neutrophilicinflammation.

Several preclinical and clinical findings suggest that inhibition ofLTB4 synthesis by LTA4H inhibitors will have therapeutic benefit inasthma. Studies in mice lacking LTB4 receptors have shown that LTB4plays a role in eosinophil and effector T cell recruitment, IL-13production, goblet cell hyperplasia and mucus secretion, IgE productionand airway hyperreactivity (Miyahara et al., Allergy Intl. 2006, 55,91-97). The importance of LTB4 in development in airway hyperreactivityis supported by data with the LTB4 receptor antagonist (CP-105,696),which reduced airway hyperresponsiveness induced by multiple antigenchallenges in a primate model (C. R. Turner et al., J. Clin. Invest.1996, 97, 381-387). Furthermore, the reduction of bronchialhyperresponsiveness in human asthma by the 5-LO inhibitor, zileuton, hasbeen attributed to its inhibition of LTB4 synthesis (S. E. Dahlen etal., Eur. J. Pharmacol. 2006, 533(1-3), 40-56). Inhibition of LTB4 mayalso be beneficial in severe asthma (S. E. Wenzel et al., Am. J. Respir.Crit. Care Med. 1997, 156, 737-743) and viral exacerbations of asthma(S. D. Message, Eur. Respir. J. 2001, 18, 1013-1025), where neutrophilicinflammation is more prominent. CysLT antagonists and steroids havelimited efficacy in severe asthmatics, while zileuton has been shown tosignificantly improve quality of life in these patients (R. Menendez etal., American Thoracic Society Meeting, San Diego, 2006).

An allergy is an abnormal reaction to an allergen (an ordinarilyharmless substance) that triggers an abnormal response in a sensitizedindividual. Allergic rhinitis is an inflammation of the mucus membranesof the nose that occurs in response to an airborne antigen (allergen).Allergic rhinitis, also called allergic rhinoconjunctivitis, ischaracterized by frequent or repetitive sneezing, runny or congestednose, and pruritus of the nose, eyes and throat. It may also beassociated with other symptoms such as headache, impaired smell,postnasal drip, conjunctival symptoms (e.g., itchy watery eyes),sinusitis and other complicating respiratory symptoms. Depending uponthe time of exposure, allergic rhinitis can be classified as perennial,seasonal or occupational.

Embodiments of this invention have shown dose-dependent inhibition oflung inflammation in pre-clinical models, Based upon the well-describedleukotriene biosynthesis pathway, LTA4H inhibitors are hypothesized tospecifically block the production of LTB4 from LTA4, without affectingthe biosynthesis of lipoxins, which are also produced from LTA4.Lipoxins, such as LXA₄, have been the focus of intense study and areknown to play a key role as natural anti-inflammatory agents and keymediators of the natural process of resolving an inflammatory response.Furthermore, production of endogenous LXA₄ has been described in avariety of inflammatory diseases and lower levels of LXA₄ have beenfound in patients with severe versus moderate asthma. These data areconsistent with the proposition that LXA₄ plays an important role inresolution of acute inflammation. Unlike LTA4H inhibitors, 5-LOinhibitors block this pathway upstream of LTA4. This would lead to ablock in not only synthesis of LTA4, LTB4 and cysteinyl leukotrienes,but also LXA₄. Furthermore, there is a possibility that LTA4H inhibitorsresult in a buildup of LTA4, and pathway shunting to pro-inflammatorycysteinyl leukotrienes, although to date there is no known data tosupport this possibility.

Neutrophil infiltration is a prominent feature of severe asthma.Zileuton (Zyflo®), which targets both LTB4 and cysteinyl leukotrienes,has been suggested to be efficacious in severe asthma patients, whileCysLT antagonists (for example, Montelukast/Singulair®), which targetonly cysteinyl leukotrienes, show limited efficacy. Combination of anLTA4H inhibitor and at least one of a CysLT receptor antagonist and LTC4synthase inhibitor would target both LTB4 and cysteinyl leukotrienes,while leaving production of the anti-inflammatory lipoxins intact.Embodiments of this invention reduced inflammatory responses to airwayallergen challenge in sensitized mice, leading to dose-dependentdecreases airway recruitment of inflammatory cells.

Embodiments of this invention are expected to find utility in treatinginflammatory bowel disease. In trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid(TNBS)-induced colitis in rats, LTA4H inhibition had significantinhibitory effects on colonic inflammation, including macroscopiccolonic injury, inflammatory cell content, and levels of tumor necrosisfactor alpha (TNF-α), LTB4, and IL-6. Whittle et al. (Br J. Pharmacol.2008, 153, 983-991). LTA4H inhibition also significantly attenuated thejoint inflammation and swelling associated with the destruction ofcollagen in murine models of arthritis. Mice deficient in receptors forLTB4 or lacking LTA4H do not develop arthritis in murine models (Mathis,S., et al. Role of leukotriene B4 receptors in rheumatoid arthritis,Autoimmun. Rev. 2007 November, 7(1):12-7). Embodiments of this inventionare thus expected to find utility in treating arthritis, including, butnot limited to, rheumatoid arthritis.

Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a localized dilatation of theabdominal aorta that exceeds the normal diameter (2 cm) by more than50%. It is caused by a degenerative process of the aortic wall. Anaortic aneurysm may also occur in the thorax. Surgery is eventuallyrequired to prevent the progression to AAA rupture, which is most oftena fatal event. Thus therapeutics which delay or prevent the need forsurgery are an unmet medical need.

Recent genetic studies in humans as well as studies in mice and rabbitshave implicated the leukotriene synthesis pathway in cardiovasculardisease (reviewed in Whatling et al., Expert Opin Investig Drugs 2007,16(12), 1879-93). In a well-established murine abdominal aortic aneurysm(AAA) model, mice that lack the receptor for LTB4 exhibit a reducedincidence of AAA formation (Ahluwalia et al., J. Immunol. 2007, 179(1),691-7). Diminished AAA formation in LTB4-receptor-deficient mice wasassociated with significant reductions in mononuclear cellchemoattractants and leukocyte accumulation in the vessel wall, as wellas striking reductions in the production of matrix metalloproteinases-2and -9. Thus, it has been shown that signaling by LTB4 through itsreceptor contributes to the frequency and size of abdominal aorticaneurysms in mice, and prevention of LTB4 signaling by deletion of thegene coding for the LTB4 receptor in turn inhibits proinflammatorycircuits and enzymes that modulate vessel wall integrity. Thus LTB4signaling is a target for intervention in modulating development ofaortic aneurysms. Inhibitors of LTA4H in the context of this inventionare expected to have utility in inhibition of aortic aneurysms.

Embodiments of this invention are expected to find utility in treatingalso any one or a combination of atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis,acne (T. Alestas, et al., J. Mol. Med. 2006, 84(1): 75-87; Ch. C.Zouboulis, et al., Dermatology, 2005, 210(1): 36-8; Arch. Dermatol.2003, 139(5): 668-70), myocardial infarction (A. Helgadottir, et al.,Nat. Genet. 2006, 38(1): 68-74; Nat. Genet. 2004, 36(3): 233-9; H.Hakonarson, et al., JAMA 2005, 293(18): 2245-56), stroke (A.Helgadottir, et al., Nat. Genet. 2004, 36(3): 233-9; F. C. Barone, etal., Mol. Chem. Neuropathol. 1995, 24(1): 13-30), pain (J. M. Cunha, etal., Br. J. Pharmacol. 2003, 139(6): 1135-45; S. W. Hwang, et al., Proc.Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 2000, 97(11): 6155-60), itch (T. Andoh, et al.,Eur. J. Pharmacol. 2006, 547(1-3): 59-64, 2000, 406(1): 149-152, 1998,353(1): 93-96); J. Investigativ. Dermatol. 2004, 123(1): 196-201, 2001,117(6): 1621-26; gingivitis (G. Emingil, et al., J. Periodontol. 2001,72(8): 1025-31), uveitis (T. Liao, et al., Invest. Opthalmol. Vis. Sci.2006, 47(4): 1543-9), bronchitis (S. Gompertz, et al., Eur. Respir. J.2001, 17(6): 1112-9), allergic rhinitis, cystic fibrosis (G. E.Carpagnano, et al., Am. J. Respir. Crit. Care Med. 2003, 167(8):1109-12), upper grastrointestinal cancer (X. Chen, et al., Curr. CancerDrug Targets 2004, 4(3): 267-83; J. Natl. Cancer Inst. 2003, 95(14):1053-61), and sepsis (H. Nakae, et al., Res. Commun. Chem. Pathol.Pharmacol. 1994, 83(2): 151-6, and 84(3): 271-81), Sjogren Larssonsyndrome, Sjogren syndrome, and skin burns, such as those due to sunburnor some other agent.

Examples of textbooks on the subject of inflammation include: 1) Gallin,J. I.; Snyderman, R., Inflammation: Basic Principles and ClinicalCorrelates, 3rd ed.; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins: Philadelphia, 1999;2) Stvrtinova, V., et al., Inflammation and Fever. PathophysiologyPrinciples of Diseases (Textbook for Medical Students); Academic Press:New York, 1995; 3) Cecil; et al. Textbook Of Medicine, 18th ed.; W.B.Saunders Co., 1988; and 4) Stedman's Medical Dictionary.

Background and review material on inflammation and conditions relatedwith inflammation can be found in articles such as the following: C.Nathan, Points of control in inflammation, Nature 2002, 420: 846-852; K.J. Tracey, The inflammatory reflex, Nature 2002, 420: 853-859; L. M.Coussens and Z. Werb, Inflammation and cancer, Nature 2002, 420:860-867; P. Libby, Inflammation in atherosclerosis, Nature 2002, 420:868-874; C. Benoist and D. Mathis, Mast cells in autoimmune disease,Nature 2002, 420: 875-878; H. L. Weiner and D. J. Selkoe, Inflammationand therapeutic vaccination in CNS diseases, Nature 2002, 420: 879-884;J. Cohen, The immunopathogenesis of sepsis, Nature 2002, 420: 885-891;D. Steinberg, Atherogenesis in perspective: Hypercholesterolemia andinflammation as partners in crime, Nature Medicine 2002, 8(11):1211-1217.

Inflammation is due to or associated with any one of a plurality ofconditions, such as asthma, chronic obstructed pulmonary disease (COPD),atherosclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, inflammatorybowel diseases (including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis),psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, acne, myocardialinfarction, stroke, pain, itch (pruritus), gingivitis, uveitis,bronchitis, allergic rhinitis, cystic fibrosis, upper gastrointestinalcancer, sepsis, Sjogren syndrome, Sjogren-Larssen syndrome, and skinburns, which are each characterized by excessive or prolongedinflammation at some stage of the disease.

Organ transplant rejection and autoimmune disease treatment with acyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor and an LTA4H inhibitor are disclosed inWO1997/29774, U.S. patent Appl. Publ. Nos. US2003/004191 andUS2005/043355, and in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,700,816, 6,407,140. LTA4Hinhibitors are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,719,306, 6,506,876,5,723,492, 5,585,492, and publication WO1996/11192. Cyclic and bicyclicdiamino histamine-3 receptor antagonists are disclosed in U.S. Pat. No.6,559,140. Benzothiazole and benzoxazole LTA4H modulators have beendescribed in U.S. patent Appl. Publ. Nos. US2005/0043378 andUS2005/0043379, and by Grice et al. (Abstracts of Papers, 234th ACSNational Meeting, Boston, Mass., United States, Aug. 19-23, 2007), Raoet al. (J. Pharmacol. Exp. Ther. 2007, 321(3), 1154-1160) and Whittle etal. (Br J. Pharmacol. 2008, 153, 983-991). In addition, diaminederivatives are described as LTA4H inhibitors in U.S. patent Appl. Publ.No. 2007/0155726 and Intl. Patent Appl. Publ. No. WO2007/079078.Aryl-substituted bridged diamines are disclosed as LTA4H modulators inU.S. Provisional Pat. Appl. No. 60/984,126. Combinations of acyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor and an LTA4H inhibitor for the treatment ofinflammation and inflammation-related disorders are disclosed in U.S.Pat. No. 5,990,148 and in publication WO1996/41625. Nitrogeneousderivatives have been disclosed in patent-related as well as innonpatent-related publications, such as WO2008/016811; US2008/0057074;WO2006/002133; U.S. Pat. No. 6,316,490; U.S. Pat. No. 6,632,823; U.S.Pat. No. 6,432,976; WO2006/133802; WO2003/037904; EP 623621; EP 416521;S. Collin, J Pharmacie de Belgique, 1991, 46(1) 55-66; P. Dostert, etal., European. J. Med. Chem., 1984, 19(2) 105-110; FR 2446823; U.S. Pat.No. 4,410,535; U.S. Pat. No. 4,352,802; U.S. Pat. No. 4,471,120; U.S.Pat. No. 4,424,358; U.S. Pat. No. 4,321,378; U.S. Pat. No. 4,329,466;U.S. Pat. No. 4,536,580; U.S. Pat. No. 4,273,778; U.S. Pat. No.4,336,259; U.S. Pat. No. 4,544,660; U.S. Pat. No. 4,599,420; and U.S.Pat. No. 4,705,858. However, there remains a need for potent LTA4Hmodulators with desirable pharmaceutical properties.

Certain thiazolopyridin-2-yloxy-phenyl andthiazolopyrazin-2-yloxy-phenyl amine derivatives have been found in thecontext of this invention to have LTA4H-modulating activity. Referencescited throughout the written description are incorporated herein byreference.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In one aspect the invention relates to chemical entities selected fromcompounds of Formula (I), pharmaceutically acceptable salts of compoundsof Formula (I), pharmaceutically acceptable prodrugs of compounds ofFormula (I), solvates of compounds of Formula (I), and pharmaceuticallyactive metabolites of compounds of Formula (I):

wherein

-   X⁴, X⁵, X⁶, and X⁷ are defined as one of the following a) and b):    -   a) one of X⁴, X⁵, X⁶ and X⁷ is N and the others are CR^(a);        -   where each R^(a) is independently H, methyl, chloro, fluoro,            or trifluoromethyl; and    -   b) each of X⁴ and X⁷ is N and each of X⁵ and X⁶ is CH;-   each of R¹ and R² is independently H, —(CH₂)₂₋₃OCH₃, —CH₂C(O)NH₂,    —(CH₂)₃NH₂, —(CH₂)₁₋₂CO₂H, —CH₂CO₂CH₂CH₃, benzyl,    3-(2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-propyl, 1-acetyl-azetidin-3-ylmethyl,    monocyclic cycloalkyl, 1-methyl-4-piperidinyl, or —C₁₋₄alkyl    unsubstituted or substituted with phenyl, monocyclic cycloalkyl, OH,    or NR^(b)R^(c)C;    -   where R^(b) and R^(c) are each independently H, —C(O)CH₃, or        C₁₋₄alkyl, or R^(b) and R^(c) taken together with the nitrogen        to which they are attached form a saturated monocyclic        heterocycloalkyl ring; or-   R¹ and R² taken together with the nitrogen to which they are    attached form:    -   i) a saturated monocyclic heterocycloalkyl ring, optionally        fused to a phenyl ring, and unsubstituted or substituted with        one or two R^(d) substituents;        -   where each R^(d) substituent is independently C₁₋₄alkyl            unsubstituted or substituted with —OH; —OH; ═O;            —(CH₂)₀₋₂N(CH₃)₂; —CF₃; halo; —CO₂C₁₋₄alkyl; —(CH₂)₀₋₂CO₂H;            —C(O)NH₂; phenyl; benzyl; morpholin-4-yl; pyridyl;            pyrimidinyl; 1-piperidyl; phenoxy; 2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl;            4-hydroxy-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl; —C(O)NR^(f)C₁₋₄alkyl;            —C(O)NHC(CH₃)₂CH₂OH; —O-pyridinyl, —O-pyrimidinyl;            —S-phenyl; (4-methylphenyl)sulfanyl; —S-pyridinyl;            —C(O)—C₁₋₄alkyl; —C(O)-saturated monocyclic cycloalkyl;            —C(O)—(CH₂)₀₋₁-2-thiophene-yl; —C(O)-2-furanyl;            —C(O)-4-morpholinyl; —C(O)-pyridyl; —C(O)-1-pyrrolidinyl;            —C(O)-phenyl optionally substituted with a chloro;            —C(O)-1-piperazinyl optionally substituted with C₁₋₄alkyl;            —(CH₂)₀₋₁NHC(O)—C₁₋₄alkyl; —NHC(O)-saturated monocyclic            cycloalkyl; —NHS(O)(O)CH₃; —NHC(O)—CH₂OCH₃;            —NHC(O)-pyridinyl; or —NHC(O)-2-thiophene-yl,            -   where each phenyl in R^(d) is unsubstituted or                substituted with —CF₃, halo, or methoxy; or    -   ii) one of the following moieties:

-   -   -   where R^(e) is —C₁₋₄alkyl, C(O)C₁₋₄alkyl, —SO₂CH₃,            —C(O)CH₂NH₂, or C(O)NH₂;

-   R^(f) is H or —CH₃; and

-   A is —CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂—, or —OCH₂CH₂—.

In certain embodiments, the compound of Formula (I) is a compoundselected from those species described or exemplified in the detaileddescription below.

In a further aspect, the invention relates to pharmaceuticalcompositions each comprising an effective amount of at least onechemical entity selected from compounds of Formula (I), pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts of compounds of Formula (I), pharmaceuticallyacceptable prodrugs of compounds of Formula (I), solvates of compoundsof Formula (I), and pharmaceutically active metabolites of Formula (I).Pharmaceutical compositions according to the invention may furthercomprise a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.

In another aspect, embodiments of the invention are useful as LTA4Hmodulators. Thus, the invention is directed to a method for modulatingLTA4H activity, comprising exposing LTA4H to an effective amount of atleast one chemical entity selected from compounds of Formula (I),pharmaceutically acceptable salts of compounds of Formula (I),pharmaceutically acceptable prodrugs of compounds of Formula (I), andpharmaceutically active metabolites of compounds of Formula (I).Embodiments of this invention inhibit LTA4H activity.

In another aspect, the invention is directed to a method of treating asubject suffering from or diagnosed with a disease, disorder, or medicalcondition mediated by LTA4H activity, comprising administering to thesubject in need of such treatment an effective amount of at least onechemical entity selected from compounds of Formula (I), pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts of compounds of Formula (I), pharmaceuticallyacceptable prodrugs of compounds of Formula (I), and pharmaceuticallyactive metabolites of compounds of Formula (I).

In certain preferred embodiments of the inventive method, the disease,disorder, or medical condition is inflammation, atopic dermatitis, orasthma.

An object of the present invention is to overcome or ameliorate at leastone of the disadvantages of the conventional methodologies and/or priorart, or to provide a useful alternative thereto.

Additional embodiments, features, and advantages of the invention willbe apparent from the following detailed description and through practiceof the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF INVENTION AND ITS PREFERRED Embodiments

For the sake of brevity, the disclosures of the publications, includingpatents, cited in this specification are herein incorporated byreference.

As used herein, the terms “including”, “containing” and “comprising” areused herein in their open, non-limiting sense.

The term “alkyl” refers to a straight- or branched-chain alkyl grouphaving from 1 to 12 carbon atoms in the chain. Examples of alkyl groupsinclude methyl (Me), ethyl (Et), n-propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl,sec-butyl, tert-butyl (tBu), pentyl, isopentyl, tert-pentyl, hexyl,isohexyl, and groups that in light of the ordinary skill in the art andthe teachings provided herein would be considered equivalent to any oneof the foregoing examples.

The term “cycloalkyl” refers to a saturated or partially saturated,monocyclic, fused polycyclic, or spiro polycyclic carbocycle having from3 to 12 ring atoms per carbocycle. Illustrative examples of cycloalkylgroups include the following entities, in the form of properly bondedmoieties:

A “heterocycloalkyl” refers to a monocyclic, or fused, bridged, or spiropolycyclic ring structure that is saturated or partially saturated andhas from 3 to 12 ring atoms per ring structure selected from carbonatoms and up to three heteroatoms selected from nitrogen, oxygen, andsulfur. The ring structure may optionally contain up to two oxo groupson carbon or sulfur ring members. Illustrative entities, in the form ofproperly bonded moieties, include:

The term “heteroaryl” refers to a monocyclic, fused bicyclic, or fusedpolycyclic aromatic heterocycle (ring structure having ring atomsselected from carbon atoms and up to four heteroatoms selected fromnitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur) having from 3 to 12 ring atoms perheterocycle. Illustrative examples of heteroaryl groups include thefollowing entities, in the form of properly bonded moieties:

Those skilled in the art will recognize that the species of cycloalkyl,heterocycloalkyl, and heteroaryl groups listed or illustrated above arenot exhaustive, and that additional species within the scope of thesedefined terms may also be selected.

The term “halogen” represents chlorine, fluorine, bromine, or iodine.The term “halo” represents chloro, fluoro, bromo, or iodo.

The term “substituted” means that the specified group or moiety bearsone or more substituents. The term “unsubstituted” means that thespecified group bears no substituents. The term “optionally substituted”means that the specified group is unsubstituted or substituted by one ormore substituents. Where the term “substituted” is used to describe astructural system, the substitution is meant to occur at anyvalency-allowed position on the system.

Any formula given herein is intended to represent compounds havingstructures depicted by the structural formula as well as certainvariations or forms. In particular, compounds of any formula givenherein may have asymmetric centers and therefore exist in differentenantiomeric forms. All optical isomers and stereoisomers of thecompounds of the general formula, and mixtures thereof, are consideredwithin the scope of the formula. Thus, any formula given herein isintended to represent a racemate, one or more enantiomeric forms, one ormore diastereomeric forms, one or more atropisomeric forms, and mixturesthereof. Furthermore, certain structures may exist as geometric isomers(i.e., cis and trans isomers), as tautomers, or as atropisomers.

Certain formulae given herein are meso compounds, which are compoundsthat possess asymmetric centers (in this case, asymmetric carbons), butwhich are achiral molecules. Such compounds are named herein as mesocompounds. In some cases, meso compounds are depicted and named hereinwith a specific stereochemical configuration. However, one skilled inthe art will recognize the meso nature of such compounds. Examplesinclude meso-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide andmeso-1-[(3-endo)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]urea.

Compounds that incorporate amines such as ExA, ExB, ExC, and ExD, whichare listed below, are described as “endo” or “exo” in their chemicalname to denote the orientation of the two-methylene bridge with respectto the functionalized exocyclic amine. One skilled in the art willrecognize that ExA and ExB are equivalent and that ExC and ExD areequivalent. Furthermore, stereochemical labels for stereocenters (e.g.,R and/or S) in meso compounds have been omitted since such labels areextraneous due to the plane of symmetry.

Additionally, any formula given herein is intended to refer also tohydrates, solvates, and polymorphs of such compounds, and mixturesthereof, even if such forms are not listed explicitly. Certain compoundsof Formula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts of compounds ofFormula (I) may be obtained as solvates. Solvates include those formedfrom the interaction or complexation of compounds of the invention withone or more solvents, either in solution or as a solid or crystallineform. In some embodiments, the solvent is water and then the solvatesare hydrates. Hydrates, such as the monohydrate, of compounds of formula(I) were obtained. Solvates of salts of compounds of formula (I) wereobtained in solvated, including hydrated, forms. Solvated saltsincluded, for example, hydrocholorides, phosphates, benzoates, andsulfates. Solvates included hydrates and methanolates. Some embodimentsof solvates were mono-solvates, such as monohydrates andmonomethanolates. Other embodiments of solvates were hemisolvates, suchas hemihydrates. In addition, certain crystalline forms of compounds ofFormula (I) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts of compounds of Formula(I) may be obtained as co-crystals. In certain embodiments of theinvention, compounds of Formula (I) were obtained in a crystalline form.In other embodiments, pharmaceutically acceptable salts of compounds ofFormula (I) were obtained in a crystalline form. Compounds of formula(I) and salts thereof exist in a plurality of forms, which can beisolated according to a plurality of methods. In some embodiments,crystals of compounds of formula (I) and their salts were obtained bycrystallization from a ketone-based medium, such as from 2-butanone,acetone, and a methanol/methyl ethyl ketone mixture. In someembodiments, crystals in other forms of compounds of formula (I) andtheir salts were obtained by crystallization from an acidic medium, suchas from methanol with lactic acid. In still other embodiments, crystalsin other forms of compounds of formula (I) and their salts were obtainedby crystallization from an acetonitrile-based medium, such as from amethanol/acetonitrile mixture. Other solvents from which embodiments ofsalts according to this invention were crystallized includeanisole/pyridine mixtures, m-xylene/pyridine mixtures, dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO)/m-xylene mixtures, methanol/methyl-t-butyl ester (MTBE)mixtures, m-xylene/N-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) mixtures, andchloroform/NMP mixtures. In still other embodiments, compounds ofFormula (I) were obtained in one of several polymorphic forms, as amixture of crystalline forms, as a polymorphic form, or as an amorphousform. In other embodiments, compounds of Formula (I) convert in solutionbetween one or more crystalline forms and/or polymorphic forms.

To provide a more concise description, some of the quantitativeexpressions given herein are not qualified with the term “about”. It isunderstood that, whether the term “about” is used explicitly or not,every quantity given herein is meant to refer to the actual given value,and it is also meant to refer to the approximation to such given valuethat would reasonably be inferred based on the ordinary skill in theart, including equivalents and approximations due to the experimentaland/or measurement conditions for such given value. Whenever a yield isgiven as a percentage, such yield refers to a mass of the entity forwhich the yield is given with respect to the maximum amount of the sameentity that could be obtained under the particular stoichiometricconditions. Concentrations that are given as percentages refer to massratios, unless indicated differently.

Reference to a chemical entity herein stands for a reference to any oneof: (a) the actually recited form of such chemical entity, and (b) anyof the forms of such chemical entity in the medium in which the compoundis being considered when named. For example, reference herein to acompound such as R—COOH, encompasses reference to any one of, forexample, R—COOH_((s)), R—COOH_((sol)), and R—COO⁻ _((sol)). In thisexample, R—COOH_((s)) refers to the solid compound, as it could be forexample in a tablet or some other solid pharmaceutical composition orpreparation; R—COOH_((sol)) refers to the undissociated form of thecompound in a solvent; and R—COO⁻ _((sol)) refers to the dissociatedform of the compound in a solvent, such as the dissociated form of thecompound in an aqueous environment, whether such dissociated formderives from R—COOH, from a salt thereof, or from any other entity thatyields R—COO⁻ upon dissociation in the medium being considered. Inanother example, an expression such as “exposing an entity to compoundof formula R—COOH” refers to the exposure of such entity to the form, orforms, of the compound R—COOH that exists, or exist, in the medium inwhich such exposure takes place. In still another example, an expressionsuch as “reacting an entity with a compound of formula R—OOH” refers tothe reacting of (a) such entity in the chemically relevant form, orforms, of such entity that exists, or exist, in the medium in which suchreacting takes place, with (b) the chemically relevant form, or forms,of the compound R—COOH that exists, or exist, in the medium in whichsuch reacting takes place. In this regard, if such entity is for examplein an aqueous environment, it is understood that the compound R—COOH isin such same medium, and therefore the entity is being exposed tospecies such as R—COOH_((aq)) and/or R—COO⁻ _((aq)), where the subscript“(aq)” stands for “aqueous” according to its conventional meaning inchemistry and biochemistry. A carboxylic acid functional group has beenchosen in these nomenclature examples; this choice is not intended,however, as a limitation but it is merely an illustration. It isunderstood that analogous examples can be provided in terms of otherfunctional groups, including but not limited to hydroxyl, basic nitrogenmembers, such as those in amines, and any other group that interacts ortransforms according to known manners in the medium that contains thecompound. Such interactions and transformations include, but are notlimited to, dissociation, association, tautomerism, solvolysis,including hydrolysis, solvation, including hydration, protonation, anddeprotonation.

In another example, a zwitterionic compound is encompassed herein byreferring to a compound that is known to form a zwitterion, even if itis not explicitly named in its zwitterionic form. Terms such aszwitterion, zwitterions, and their synonyms zwitterionic compound(s) arestandard IUPAC-endorsed names that are well known and part of standardsets of defined scientific names. In this regard, the name zwitterion isassigned the name identification CHEBI:27369 by the Chemical Entities ofBiological merest (ChEBI) dictionary of molecular entities. (See, forexample its on line version at http://www.ebi.ac.uk/chebi/init.do). Asgenerally well known, a zwitterion or zwitterionic compound is a neutralcompound that has formal unit charges of opposite sign. Sometimes thesecompounds are referred to by the term “inner salts”. Other sources referto these compounds as “dipolar ions”, although the latter term isregarded by still other sources as a misnomer. As a specific example,aminoethanoic acid (the amino acid glycine) has the formula H₂NCH₂COOH,and it exists in some media (in this case in neutral media) in the formof the zwitterion ⁺H₃NCH₂COO⁻. Zwitterions, zwitterionic compounds,inner salts and dipolar ions in the known and well established meaningsof these terms are within the scope of this invention, as would in anycase be so appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art. Becausethere is no need to name each and every embodiment that would berecognized by those of ordinary skill in the art, no structures of thezwitterionic compounds that are associated with the compounds of thisinvention are given explicitly herein. They are, however, part of theembodiments of this invention. No further examples in this regard areprovided herein because the interactions and transformations in a givenmedium that lead to the various forms of a given compound are known byany one of ordinary skill in the art.

Any formula given herein is also intended to represent unlabeled formsas well as isotopically labeled forms of the compounds. Isotopicallylabeled compounds have structures depicted by the formulas given hereinexcept that one or more atoms are replaced by an atom having a selectedatomic mass or mass number. Examples of isotopes that can beincorporated into compounds of the invention include isotopes ofhydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorous, fluorine, chlorine, andiodine, such as ²H, ³H, ¹¹C, ¹³C, ¹⁴C, ¹⁵N, ¹⁸O, ¹⁷O, ³²P, ³³P, ³⁵S,¹⁸F, ³⁶Cl, and ¹²⁵I, respectively. Such isotopically labelled compoundsare useful in metabolic studies (preferably with ¹⁴C), reaction kineticstudies (with, for example ²H or ³H), detection or imaging techniques[such as positron emission tomography (PET) or single-photon emissioncomputed tomography (SPECT)] including drug or substrate tissuedistribution assays, or in radioactive treatment of patients. Inparticular, an ¹⁸F or ¹¹C labeled compound may be particularly preferredfor PET or SPECT studies. Further, substitution with heavier isotopessuch as deuterium (i.e., ²H) may afford certain therapeutic advantagesresulting from greater metabolic stability, for example increased invivo half-life or reduced dosage requirements. Isotopically labeledcompounds of this invention and prodrugs thereof can generally beprepared by carrying out the procedures disclosed in the schemes or inthe examples and preparations described below by substituting a readilyavailable isotopically labeled reagent for a non-isotopically labeledreagent.

When referring to any formula given herein, the selection of aparticular moiety from a list of possible species for a specifiedvariable is not intended to define the same choice of the species forthe variable appearing elsewhere. In other words, where a variableappears more than once, the choice of the species from a specified listis independent of the choice of the species for the same variableelsewhere in the formula, unless stated otherwise.

By way of a first example on substituent terminology, if substituent S¹_(example) is one of S₁ and S₂, and substituent S² _(example) is one ofS₃ and S₄, then these assignments refer to embodiments of this inventiongiven according to the choices S¹ _(example) is S₁ and S² _(example) isS₃; S¹ _(example) is S₁ and S² _(example) is S₄; S¹ _(example) is S₂ andS² _(example) is S₃; S¹ _(example) is S₂ and S² _(example) is S₄; andequivalents of each one of such choices. The shorter terminology “S¹_(example) is one of S₁ and S₂, and S² _(example) is one of S₃ and S₄”is accordingly used herein for the sake of brevity, but not by way oflimitation. The foregoing first example on substituent terminology,which is stated in generic terms, is meant to illustrate the varioussubstituent assignments described herein. The foregoing convention givenherein for substituents extends, when applicable, to members such as R¹,R², A, X⁴, X⁵, X⁶, X⁷, R^(a), R^(b), R^(c), R^(d), and R^(e), and anyother generic substituent symbol used herein.

Furthermore, when more than one assignment is given for any member orsubstituent, embodiments of this invention comprise the variousgroupings that can be made from the listed assignments, takenindependently, and equivalents thereof. By way of a second example onsubstituent terminology, if it is herein described that substituentS_(example) is one of S₁, S₂, and S₃, this listing refers to embodimentsof this invention for which S_(example) is S₁; S_(example) is S₂;S_(example) is S₃; S_(example) is one of S₁ and S₂; S_(example) is oneof S₁ and S₃; S_(example) is one of S₂ and S₃; S_(example) is one of S₁,S₂ and S₃; and S_(example) is any equivalent of each one of thesechoices. The shorter terminology “S_(example) is one of S₁, S₂, and S₃”is accordingly used herein for the sake of brevity, but not by way oflimitation. The foregoing second example on substituent terminology,which is stated in generic terms, is meant to illustrate the varioussubstituent assignments described herein. The foregoing convention givenherein for substituents extends, when applicable, to members such as R¹,R², A, X⁴, X⁵, X⁶, X⁷, R^(a), R^(b), R^(c), R^(d), and R^(e), and anyother generic substituent symbol used herein.

The nomenclature “C_(i-j)” with j>i, when applied herein to a class ofsubstituents, is meant to refer to embodiments of this invention forwhich each and every one of the number of carbon members, from i to jincluding i and j, is independently realized. By way of example, theterm C₁₋₃ refers independently to embodiments that have one carbonmember (C₁), embodiments that have two carbon members (C₂), andembodiments that have three carbon members (C₃).

The term C_(n-m)alkyl refers to an aliphatic chain, whether straight orbranched, with a total number N of carbon members in the chain thatsatisfies n≦N≦m, with m>n.

Any disubstituent referred to herein is meant to encompass the variousattachment possibilities when more than one of such possibilities areallowed. For example, reference to disubstituent -A-B—, where A≠B,refers herein to such disubstituent with A attached to a firstsubstituted member and B attached to a second substituted member, and italso refers to such disubstituent with A attached to the secondsubstituted member and B attached to the first substituted member.

According to the foregoing interpretive considerations on assignmentsand nomenclature, it is understood that explicit reference herein to aset implies, where chemically meaningful and unless indicated otherwise,independent reference to embodiments of such set, and reference to eachand every one of the possible embodiments of subsets of the set referredto explicitly.

In some embodiments of Formula (I), X⁴ is N and each of X⁵, X⁶, and X⁷is CR^(a), with R^(a) independently chosen for X⁵, X⁶, and X⁷, whereR^(a) is H, methyl, chloro, or fluoro. In other embodiments, X⁵ is N andeach of X⁴, X⁶, and X⁷ is CH. In still other embodiments, each of X⁴,X⁵, and X⁷ is CH and X⁶ is N. In still other embodiments, each of X⁴ andX⁷ is N and each of X⁵ and X⁶ is CH. In some embodiments, R^(a) is H.

In some embodiments, each of R¹ and R² is independently H, cyclopropyl,methyl, ethyl, propyl, hydroxyethyl, cyclopropylmethyl, benzyl,1-phenylethyl, or 2-piperidin-1-yl-ethylamino. In other embodiments, R¹and R² taken together with the nitrogen to which they are attached formpyrrolidine, piperidine, morpholine, piperazine, dihydroisoindole,tetrahydroquinoline, or tetrahydroisoquinoline, unsubstituted orsubstituted with one or two R^(d) substituents. In some embodiments,each R^(d) substituent is independently hydroxy, methyl,trifluoromethyl, hydroxymethyl, 1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl, fluoro,ethoxycarbonyl, carboxy, carbamoyl, phenyl, 3-trifluoromethylphenyl,2-methoxyphenyl, 4-chlorophenyl, benzyl, pyridin-4-yl, pyridin-2-yl,pyrimidin-2-yloxy, pyridin-3-yloxy, phenoxy, phenylsulfanyl,4-chlorophenylsulfanyl, pyridin-2-yloxy, pyridin-4-yloxy, orpyrrolidin-2-onyl.

In some embodiments, R¹ and R² taken together with the nitrogen to whichthey are attached form 2,5-diaza-bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl,hexahydro-pyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl,3,8-diaza-bicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl, or3-amino-8-aza-bicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl, each substituted with R^(e). Insome embodiments, R^(e) is acetyl or carbamoyl.

In some embodiments, A is —CH₂—. In other embodiments, A is —CH₂CH₂—. Instill other embodiments, A is —OCH₂CH₂—.

In some embodiments, chemical entities of the present invention areselected from the group consisting of:

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Chemical Name 1 2-(4-{2-[4-(Pyrimidin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 22-{4-[2-(1,3-Dihydro-2H-isoindol-2-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 32-(4-{2-[4-(Phenylsulfanyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;42-(4-{2-[4-(Pyridin-3-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 5 4-Pyridin-2-yl-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol; 62-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline; 71-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline; 82-{4-[2-(4-Phenoxypiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;9 2-[4-(2-Pyrrolidin-1-ylethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 102-[4-(2-Piperidin-1-ylethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 112-[4-(2-Morpholin-4-ylethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 122-(4-{2-[4-(Pyridin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 132-(4-{2-[4-(Pyridin-4-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 14 2-(4-{2-[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 15(1S,4S)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide; 16meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide; 17meso-N-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide; 182-{4-[2-(5-Acetylhexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 195-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamide; 274-Phenyl-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol; 282-{4-[2-(4-Benzylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;292-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-4-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 304-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol; 311-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide; 321-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one; 331-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol; 342-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-2-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 36 N-Benzyl-N-methyl-2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethanamine; 45(1S,4S)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide; 461-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one; 474-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol; 482-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-2-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;49meso-N-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide; 50meso-1-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]urea; 54meso-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide; 55meso-2-(4-{2-[3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 562-(Ethyl{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}amino)ethanol; 57N-(Cyclopropylmethyl)-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}propan-1-amine; 58(1R)—N-Methyl-1-phenyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}ethanamine; 592-[4-(2-Morpholin-4-ylethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 602-[4-(2-Piperidin-1-ylethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 612-[4-(2-Pyrrolidin-1-ylethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 624-Phenyl-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol; 632-{4-[2-(4-Benzylpiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;64 1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol; 652-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-4-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 661-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide; 73 2-{4-[2-(5-Acetylhexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 745-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamide; 752-(4-{2-[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 76meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide; 77meso-1-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]urea; 792-(4-{2-[(1R,4R)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 80(1R,4R)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide; 811-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxylic acid; 82{4-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]morpholin-2-yl}methanol;831-{1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}pyrrolidin-2-one; 842-[4-(Pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 852-[4-(Piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 862-[4-(Morpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 872-(4-{[(3R)-3-Fluoropyrrolidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 882-(4-{[(3S)-3-Methylmorpholin-4-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 892-{1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}propan-2-ol; 902-(4-{[(2S)-2-Methylpiperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 91 2-Piperidin-1-yl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]ethanamine; 922-(4-{[4-(Trifluoromethyl)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 932-{4-[(3,3-Difluoropyrrolidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 94(3R)-1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]pyrrolidin-3-ol;95{1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}methanol;962-{4-[(4-Fluoropiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;972-{4-[(4-Methylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;982-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-3-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 992-(4-{[4-(Pyrimidin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 1001-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxamide;1014-Pyridin-2-yl-1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-ol;1022-{4-[(4-Benzylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;103 1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol; 1044-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-ol; 1054-Phenyl-1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-ol;106 (1S,4S)-5-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide; 107meso-2-(4-{[3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 108{(2S)-1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]pyrrolidin-2-yl}methanol; 109meso-N-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide; 110meso-1-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}urea; 111N-Ethyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]ethanamine; 116meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide; 117meso-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide; 1212-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 1222-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-6-chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 1252-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 1262-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-5-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 1271-{(1S,4S)-5-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl}ethanone; 1282-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-6-fluoro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 1296-Fluoro-2-[4-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;130 Ethyl 1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxylate; 1311-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxylicacid; 135 2-(4-{2-[4-(2-Methoxyphenyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 1362-[4-(2-{4-[(4-Chlorophenyl)sulfanyl]piperidin-1-yl}ethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 1371-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-ol; 1387-Methyl-2-[4-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;139 N-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}cyclopropanamine; 1402-Methyl-N-[1-(2-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)piperidin-4-yl]propanamide; 141meso-2-{4-[2-(3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 142meso-1-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]urea; 1437-Methyl-2-(4-{2-[4-(pyridin-4-ylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 1456-Methyl-2-(4-{2-[4-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 1462-(4-{2-[5-(Cyclobutylcarbonyl)hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)-7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 1476-Chloro-2-(4-{2-[4-(furan-2-ylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 149meso-3-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide; 154N-[1-(2-{4-[(6-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)piperidin-4-yl]acetamide; 1551-{3-[(2-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)(methyl)amino]propyl}pyrrolidin-2-one; 1581-(2-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)-4-pyridin-2-ylpiperidin-4-ol; 159meso-(3-endo)-8-acetyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine; 160N-Methyl-2-(methyloxy)-N-[2-({4-[(7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}oxy)ethyl]ethanamine; 162meso-2-{[4-({2-[8-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]ethyl}oxy)phenyl]oxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 163N-[1-(2-{[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]oxy}ethyl)piperidin-4-yl]methanesulfonamide; 165N-Methyl-1-[2-({4-[(7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}oxy)ethyl]piperidine-4-carboxamide; 166meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[2-({4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}oxy)ethyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}glycinamide; 171meso-3-{[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide; 172N,N-Dimethyl-1-({4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}methyl)piperidine-4-carboxamide; 178N-Ethyl-N-(2-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)butan-1-amine; 181meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-({4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}methyl)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine; 182meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]methanesulfonamide; 1832-({4-[(4-Cyclobutylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}oxy)-6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 185meso-2-[(4-{[8-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]methyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 1876-Chloro-2-[(4-{[4-(2-thienylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]methyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 1886-Chloro-2-[(4-{[5-(methylsulfonyl)hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl]methyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 1896-Chloro-2-{[4-(thiomorpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenyl]oxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 191 (1R,4R)-5-({4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}methyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide; 193(1S,4S)-5-({4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}methyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide; 1976-Chloro-2-[(4-{2-[4-(cyclopropylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 1986-Methyl-2-[(4-{2-[4-(pyrrolidin-1-ylcarbonyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 203meso-3-{4-[(7-Methyl [1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide; 205meso-7-Methyl-2-(4-{[3-(methylsulfonyl)-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 206N-(1-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyridine-4-carboxamide; 209meso-2-(4-{2-[8-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)-7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 210meso-3-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide; 211meso-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide; 212meso-2-(4-{2-[8-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 213meso-2-(4-{2-[3-(Methylsulfonyl)-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 214meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine; 215meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine; 2162-Methoxy-N-(1-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidin-4-yl)acetamide; 2182-{4-[(4-tert-Butylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}-6-chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 220N-(1-{4-[(6-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidin-4-yl)thiophene-2-carboxamide; 2231′-(2-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)-1,4′-bipiperidine; 2253-(4-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperazin-1-yl)propanoic acid; 2296-Methyl-2-(4-{[4-(piperazin-1-ylcarbonyl)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 230meso-3-(2-{4-[(6-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide; 233meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-(2-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine; 234meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-methyl-N-(2-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine; 235N²-(2-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)-N2-methylglycinamide; 238meso-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxylic acid; 2396-Chloro-2-(4-{2-[5-(1-methylethyl)hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 241N-Methyl-N-(2-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)-beta-alanine; 243N-(2-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)-N,1-dimethylpiperidin-4-amine; 2456-Methyl-2-{4-[2-(4-pyridin-2-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 2471-(1-Acetylazetidin-3-yl)-N-{4-[(6-chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}-N-methylmethanamine; 254meso-(3-exo)-3-{[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]amino}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide; 2552-[4-(2-{4-[(4-Methylphenyl)sulfanyl]piperidin-1-yl}ethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 2561′-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-1,4′-bipiperidine;2572-{4-[(4-Morpholin-4-ylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 258N,N-Dimethyl-2-{1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-2-yl}ethanamine; 259N,N-Dimethyl-1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-amine; 2602-{4-[(4-Phenoxypiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 2612-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 2622-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-4-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 263 2-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-2-ylsulfanyl)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 2642-(4-{[4-(Phenylsulfanyl)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 265 2-(4-{[(1R,4R)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 266(1R,4R)-5-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide; 2672-(4-{2-[(1R,4R)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 268(1R,4R)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide; 269(4R)-4-Hydroxy-1-{1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}pyrrolidin-2-one; 270(4R)-4-Hydroxy-1-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one; 271N-Methyl-2-piperidin-1-yl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]ethanamine; 272N-(3-Methoxypropyl)-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}cyclopropanamine; 273 EthylN-benzyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]glycinate; 274N-Benzyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]glycine; 275N-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-beta-alanine; 2762-{4-[(5-Acetylhexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 2775-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamide; 278meso-1-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}urea; 2796-Chloro-2-(4-piperidin-1-ylmethyl-phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2821-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide; 2831-{4-[(6-Fluoro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide; 2841-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide; 287meso-endo-N-[8-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide; 288meso-endo-N-[8-{4-[(6-Fluoro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide; 289meso-endo-N-[8-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide; 2902-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 291meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-ylmethyl)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide; 2922-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}benzyl)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 293meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-ylmethyl)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide; 2942-(4-{2-[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethoxy}benzyl)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, solvates, and activemetabolites thereof.

In other embodiments, chemical entities of the present invention areselected from the group consisting of:

Ex. Chemical Name 1332-[4-(Piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine; 134meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide; 161N-(2-Hydroxy-1,1-dimethylethyl)-1-(2-{[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]oxy}ethyl)piperidine-4-carboxamide; 1642-{[4-({2-[4-(Trifluoromethyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}oxy)phenyl]oxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine; 186N-(Cyclopropylmethyl)-N-{[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methyl}propan-1-amine; 1902-({4-[(4-Pyridin-4-ylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}oxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine; 192N-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide; 195(4-Chlorophenyl)(1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)methanone; 196N-Propyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}propan-1-amine;202 meso-3-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide; 2212-[4-(2-Pyrrolidin-1-ylethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine; 2241-Methyl-4-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperazin-2-one;231meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine; 232meso-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide; 240N-(Cyclopropylmethyl)-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-beta-alanine; 244meso-2-(4-{2-[3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine; 253N-Ethyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]cyclohexanamine;and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, solvates, and activemetabolites thereof.

In some embodiments, chemical entities of the present invention areselected from the group consisting of:

Ex. Chemical Name 1142-[4-(Piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine; 115meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide; 1441-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one; 1512-(4-{2-[(1R,4R)-5-(Methylsulfonyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine; 1563-[(Cyclopropylmethyl){2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}amino]propan-1-ol; 175N-Methyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]cyclohexanamine; 1762-{4-[2-(4-Acetylpiperazin-1-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;200 meso-1-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}urea; 204N-(Cyclopropylmethyl)-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]propane-1,3-diamine; 2083-(Cyclopropyl{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}amino)propan-1-ol; 2172-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-2-ylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine; 2262-{4-[(4-Acetyl-1,4-diazepan-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;227 2-[4-({4-[(4-Methylpiperazin-1-yl)carbonyl]piperidin-1-yl}methyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine; 2362-[4-(2-Azetidin-1-ylethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine; 2465-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamide; 2482-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-3-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine; 249meso-N-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}methanesulfonamide; 250N-[(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)methyl]acetamide;and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, solvates, and activemetabolites thereof.

In other embodiments, chemical entities of the present invention areselected from the group consisting of:

Ex. Chemical Name 202-(4-{2-[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine; 21(1S,4S)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide; 351-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide; 371-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol; 382-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-2-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine; 394-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol; 404-Phenyl-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol; 412-(4-{2-[4-(2-Methoxyphenyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine; 422-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-4-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine; 431-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one; 441-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxylicacid; 51 2-(4-{2-[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine; 52meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide; 53meso-2-(4-{2-[3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine; 671-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide; 681-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one; 692-{4-[2-(5-Acetylhexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine; 705-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamide; 71meso-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide; 72meso-1-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]urea; 78(1S,4S)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide; 1121-{1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}pyrrolidin-2-one; 1131-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxamide;1182-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-5-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine; 119meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide; 1232-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-6-fluoro[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine; 1242-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine; 1321-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxylicacid; 1522-{4-[2-(4-Methyl-1,4-diazepan-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine; 153 meso-N-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide; 1572-[(Cyclopropylmethyl){2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}amino]ethanol; 1687-Methyl-2-({4-[(4-pyridin-4-ylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}oxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine; 169meso-(3-endo)-8-Acetyl-N-{[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine; 170meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-{[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine; 174N-Ethyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}cyclopropanamine; 194meso-N-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]methanesulfonamide; 201meso-(3-exo)-3-{[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]amino}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide; 2074-Methyl-1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-1,4-diazepan-5-one; 219N-{1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}propanamide; 222 2-(4-{2-[4-(Cyclopropylcarbonyl)-1,4-diazepan-1-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine; 228meso-N-Methyl-N-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide; 2422-(Cyclopropyl{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}amino)ethanol; 2512-{4-[(4-Pyridin-2-ylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine; 252 2-(4-{2-[(1R,4R)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine; 2807-Methyl-2-[4-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;2812-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine; 2861-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, solvates, and activemetabolites thereof.

In other embodiments, chemical entities of the present invention areselected from the group consisting of:

Ex. Chemical Name 22 4-Phenyl-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol; 232-{4-[2-(4-Benzylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine; 241-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol; 254-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol; 261-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide; 120 2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine; 148meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide; 1502-[4-(2-Morpholin-4-ylethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine; 1672-({4-[(4-Pyrimidin-2-ylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}oxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine; 173 2-[(4-{[4-(2-Thienylacetyl)piperazin-1-yl]methyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine; 1771-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-1,4-diazepan-5-one; 1792-{[4-(2-Azepan-1-ylethyl)phenyl]oxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine; 1802-({4-[2-(4-Fluoropiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]phenyl}oxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;184 2-[(4-{[4-(Pyrimidin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine; 199meso-1-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}urea; 2372-(4-{2-[4-(Pyridin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine; 2851-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxamide;and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, solvates, and activemetabolites thereof.

The invention includes also pharmaceutically acceptable salts of thecompounds represented by Formula (I), preferably of those describedabove and of the specific compounds exemplified herein, and methodsusing such salts.

A “pharmaceutically acceptable salt” is intended to mean a salt of afree acid or base of a compound represented by Formula (I) that isnon-toxic, biologically tolerable, or otherwise biologically suitablefor administration to the subject. See, generally, S. M. Berge, et al.,“Pharmaceutical Salts”, J. Pharm. Sci., 1977, 66:1-19, and Handbook ofPharmaceutical Salts, Properties, Selection, and Use, Stahl and Wermuth,Eds., Wiley-VCH and VHCA, Zurich, 2002. Preferred pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts are those that are pharmacologically effective andsuitable for contact with the tissues of patients without unduetoxicity, irritation, or allergic response. A compound of Formula (I)may possess a sufficiently acidic group, a sufficiently basic group, orboth types of functional groups, and accordingly react with a number ofinorganic or organic bases, and inorganic and organic acids, to form apharmaceutically acceptable salt. Examples of pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts include sulfates, pyrosulfates, bisulfates, sulfites,bisulfites, phosphates, monohydrogen-phosphates, dihydrogenphosphates,metaphosphates, pyrophosphates, chlorides, bromides, iodides, acetates,propionates, decanoates, caprylates, acrylates, formates, isobutyrates,caproates, heptanoates, propiolates, oxalates, malonates, succinates,suberates, sebacates, fumarates, maleates, butyne-1,4-dioates,hexyne-1,6-dioates, benzoates, chlorobenzoates, methylbenzoates,dinitrobenzoates, hydroxybenzoates, methoxybenzoates, phthalates,sulfonates, xylenesulfonates, phenylacetates, phenylpropionates,phenylbutyrates, citrates, lactates, γ-hydroxybutyrates, glycolates,tartrates, methane-sulfonates, propanesulfonates,naphthalene-1-sulfonates, naphthalene-2-sulfonates, and mandelates.

If the compound of Formula (I) contains a basic nitrogen, the desiredpharmaceutically acceptable salt may be prepared by any suitable methodavailable in the art, for example, treatment of the free base with aninorganic acid, such as hydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, sulfuricacid, sulfamic acid, nitric acid, boric acid, phosphoric acid, and thelike, or with an organic acid, such as acetic acid, phenylacetic acid,propionic acid, stearic acid, lactic acid, ascorbic acid, maleic acid,hydroxymaleic acid, isethionic acid, succinic acid, valeric acid,fumaric acid, malonic acid, pyruvic acid, oxalic acid, glycolic acid,salicylic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, lauric acid, a pyranosidylacid, such as glucuronic acid or galacturonic acid, an alpha-hydroxyacid, such as mandelic acid, citric acid, or tartaric acid, an aminoacid, such as aspartic acid or glutamic acid, an aromatic acid, such asbenzoic acid, 2-acetoxybenzoic acid, naphthoic acid, or cinnamic acid, asulfonic acid, such as laurylsulfonic acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid,methanesulfonic acid, ethanesulfonic acid, any compatible mixture ofacids such as those given as examples herein, and any other acid andmixture thereof that are regarded as equivalents or acceptablesubstitutes in light of the ordinary level of skill in this technology.Embodiments of salts of this invention are prepared by adding thecorresponding acid to the base form of compounds of this invention.Illustrative examples of salts prepared with embodiments of thisinvention include acetates, formates, fumarates, citrates,hydrochlorides, tartrates, sulfates, phosphates, malates, malonates,bezoates and succinates. Embodiments of salts of this invention wereprepared by adding the corresponding acid to the base form of compoundsof this invention. Some embodiments of salts according to this inventionwere characterized as being 1:1 as to the base/acid molar ratio.

If the compound of Formula (I) is an acid, such as a carboxylic acid orsulfonic acid, the desired pharmaceutically acceptable salt may beprepared by any suitable method, for example, treatment of the free acidwith an inorganic or organic base, such as an amine (primary, secondaryor tertiary), an alkali metal hydroxide, alkaline earth metal hydroxide,any compatible mixture of bases such as those given as examples herein,and any other base and mixture thereof that are regarded as equivalentsor acceptable substitutes in light of the ordinary level of skill inthis technology. Illustrative examples of suitable salts include organicsalts derived from amino acids, such as glycine and arginine, ammonia,carbonates, bicarbonates, primary, secondary, and tertiary amines, andcyclic amines, such as benzylamines, pyrrolidines, piperidine,morpholine, and piperazine, and inorganic salts derived from sodium,calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese, iron, copper, zinc, aluminum,and lithium.

In some embodiments, pharmaceutically acceptable salts of compounds ofFormula (I) were hydrochloride, phosphate, sulfate, acetate, citrate,L-tartrate, or succinate salts. In further embodiments, compounds ofFormula (I) were obtained as hydrochloride, phosphate, succinate orsulfate salts. In further embodiments, hydrochloride, or succinate saltsof compounds of Formula (I) were obtained in crystalline form.

The invention also relates to pharmaceutically acceptable prodrugs ofthe compounds of Formula (I), and methods employing suchpharmaceutically acceptable prodrugs. The term “prodrug” means aprecursor of a designated compound that, following administration to asubject, yields the compound in vivo via a chemical or physiologicalprocess such as solvolysis or enzymatic cleavage, or under physiologicalconditions (e.g., a prodrug on being brought to physiological pH isconverted to the compound of Formula (I)). A “pharmaceuticallyacceptable prodrug” is a prodrug that is non-toxic, biologicallytolerable, and otherwise biologically suitable for administration to thesubject. Illustrative procedures for the selection and preparation ofsuitable prodrug derivatives are described, for example, in “Design ofProdrugs”, ed. H. Bundgaard, Elsevier, 1985.

Examples of prodrugs include compounds having an amino acid residue, ora polypeptide chain of two or more (e.g., two, three or four) amino acidresidues, covalently joined through an amide or ester bond to a freeamino, hydroxy, or carboxylic acid group of a compound of Formula (I).Examples of amino acid residues include the twenty naturally occurringamino acids, commonly designated by three letter symbols, as well as4-hydroxyproline, hydroxylysine, demosine, isodemosine,3-methylhistidine, norvalin, beta-alanine, gamma-aminobutyric acid,citrulline homocysteine, homoserine, ornithine and methionine sulfone.

Additional types of prodrugs may be produced, for instance, byderivatizing free carboxyl groups of structures of Formula (I) as amidesor alkyl esters. Examples of amides include those derived from ammonia,primary C₁₋₆alkyl amines and secondary di(C₁₋₆alkyl) amines. Secondaryamines include 5- or 6-membered heterocycloalkyl or heteroaryl ringmoieties. Examples of amides include those that are derived fromammonia, C₁₋₃alkyl primary amines, and di(C₁₋₂alkyl)amines. Examples ofesters of the invention include C₁₋₇alkyl, C₅₋₇cycloalkyl, phenyl, andphenyl(C₁₋₆alkyl) esters. Preferred esters include methyl esters.Prodrugs may also be prepared by derivatizing free hydroxy groups usinggroups including hemisuccinates, phosphate esters,dimethylaminoacetates, and phosphoryloxymethyloxycarbonyls, followingprocedures such as those outlined in Adv. Drug Delivery Rev. 1996, 19,115. Carbamate derivatives of hydroxy and amino groups may also yieldprodrugs. Carbonate derivatives, sulfonate esters, and sulfate esters ofhydroxy groups may also provide prodrugs. Derivatization of hydroxygroups as (acyloxy)methyl and (acyloxy)ethyl ethers, wherein the acylgroup may be an alkyl ester, optionally substituted with one or moreether, amine, or carboxylic acid functionalities, or where the acylgroup is an amino acid ester as described above, is also useful to yieldprodrugs. Prodrugs of this type may be prepared as described in J. Med.Chem. 1996, 39, 10. Free amines can also be derivatized as amides,sulfonamides or phosphonamides. All of these prodrug moieties mayincorporate groups including ether, amine, and carboxylic acidfunctionalities.

The present invention also relates to pharmaceutically activemetabolites of compounds of Formula (I), and uses of such metabolites inthe methods of the invention. A “pharmaceutically active metabolite”means a pharmacologically active product of metabolism in the body of acompound of Formula (I) or salt thereof. Prodrugs and active metabolitesof a compound may be determined using routine techniques known oravailable in the art. See, e.g., Bertolini, et al., J. Med. Chem. 1997,40, 2011-2016; Shan, et al., J. Pharm. Sci. 1997, 86 (7), 765-767;Bagshawe, Drug Dev. Res. 1995, 34, 220-230; Bodor, Adv. Drug Res. 1984,13, 224-331; Bundgaard, Design of Prodrugs (Elsevier Press, 1985); andLarsen, Design and Application of Prodrugs, Drug Design and Development(Krogsgaard-Larsen, et al., eds., Harwood Academic Publishers, 1991).

The compounds of Formula (I) and their pharmaceutically acceptablesalts, pharmaceutically acceptable prodrugs, and pharmaceutically activemetabolites (collectively, “active agents”) of the present invention areuseful as LTA4H modulators in the methods of the invention. Such methodsfor modulating LTA4H activity comprise exposing LTA4H to an effectiveamount of at least one chemical entity selected from compounds ofFormula (I), pharmaceutically acceptable salts of compounds of Formula(I), pharmaceutically acceptable prodrugs of compounds of Formula (I),and pharmaceutically active metabolites of compounds of Formula (I).Embodiments of this invention inhibit LTA4H activity.

In some embodiments, the LTA4H is in a subject with a disease, disorder,or medical condition mediated by LTA4H activity, such as those describedherein. Symptoms or disease states are intended to be included withinthe scope of “medical conditions, disorders, or diseases.”

Accordingly, the invention relates to methods of using the active agentsdescribed herein to treat subjects diagnosed with or suffering from adisease, disorder, or condition mediated through LTA4H activity, such asinflammation. Active agents according to the invention may therefore beused as an anti-inflammatory agents.

In some embodiments, an active agent of the present invention isadministered to treat inflammation. Inflammation may be associated withvarious diseases, disorders, or conditions, such as inflammatorydisorders, allergic disorders, dermatological disorders, autoimmunedisease, lymphatic disorders, and immunodeficiency disorders, includingthe more specific conditions and diseases given below. Regarding theonset and evolution of inflammation, inflammatory diseases orinflammation-mediated diseases or conditions include, but are notlimited to, acute inflammation, allergic inflammation, and chronicinflammation.

Illustrative types of inflammation treatable with an LTA4H modulatingagent include inflammation due to any one of a plurality of conditionssuch as allergy, abdominal aortic aneurysm, asthma, nasal polyps,allergic rhinitis, nasal itch, ocular inflammation (e.g., post-surgicalocular inflammation), conjunctivitis, uveitis, dry eye, psoriasis,pruritis, itch, itchy skin, atopic dermatitis, urticaria (hives),contact dermatitis, scleroderma, skin burns, acne, inflammatory boweldiseases (including colitis, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis),chronic obstructed pulmonary disease (COPD), atherosclerosis, arthritis(including rheumatoid arthritis), multiple sclerosis, myocardialinfarction, stroke, pain, gingivitis, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, uppergastrointestinal cancer, sepsis, autoimmune thyroid diseases, andimmune-mediated (also known as type 1) diabetes mellitus and lupus,which are characterized by excessive or prolonged inflammation at somestage of the disease. Other autoimmune diseases that lead toinflammation include Myasthenia gravis, autoimmune neuropathies, such asGuillain-Barré, autoimmune uveitis, autoimmune hemolytic anemia,pernicious anemia, autoimmune thrombocytopenia, temporal arteritis,anti-phospholipid syndrome, vasculitides, such as Wegener'sgranulomatosis, Behcet's disease, dermatitis herpetiformis, pemphigusvulgaris, vitiligio, primary biliary cirrhosis, autoimmune hepatitis,autoimmune oophoritis and orchitis, autoimmune disease of the adrenalgland, polymyositis, dermatomyositis, spondyloarthropathies, such asankylosing spondylitis, Sjogren syndrome, and Sjogren-Larsson syndrome.

Pruritis treatable with an LTA4H-modulating agent according to theinvention includes that which is a symptom of allergic cutaneousdiseases (such as atopic dermatitis and hives) and other metabolicdisorders (such as chronic renal failure, hepatic cholestasis, anddiabetes mellitus).

In other embodiments, an active agent of the present invention isadministered to treat allergy, aortic aneurysm, asthma, autoimmunediseases, pruritis, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, orcardiovascular disease, including atherosclerosis and prevention ofmyocardial infarction. In further embodiments, an active agent of thepresent invention, alone or in combination with some other agent, isadministered to treat aortic aneurysms, delaying the time to or avoidingthe surgical intervention to repair aortic aneurysms, slowing theprogression of aortic aneurysms, or avoiding or slowing down theprogression towards or the incidence of aortic rupture. In certainembodiments, an active agent, alone or in combination with some otheragent, is administered for any of such treatments when the aorticaneurysm is an abdominal aortic aneurysm. Examples of embodiments ofsuch other agent are given by CysLT receptor antagonists and LTC4synthase inhibitors.

Thus, the active agents may be used to treat subjects diagnosed with orsuffering from a disease, disorder, or condition mediated through LTA4Hactivity. The term “treat” or “treating” as used herein is intended torefer to administration of an active agent or composition of theinvention to a subject for the purpose of effecting a therapeutic orprophylactic benefit through modulation of LTA4H activity. Treatingincludes reversing, ameliorating, alleviating, inhibiting the progressof, lessening the severity of, or preventing a disease, disorder, orcondition, or one or more symptoms of such disease, disorder orcondition mediated through modulation of LTA4H activity. The term“subject” refers to a mammalian patient in need of such treatment, suchas a human. “Modulators” include both inhibitors and activators, where“inhibitors” refer to compounds that decrease, prevent, inactivate,desensitize or down-regulate LTA4H expression or activity, and“activators” are compounds that increase, activate, facilitate,sensitize, or up-regulate LTA4H expression or activity. Embodiments ofchemical entities according to this invention are LTA4H-modulatingchemical entities.

In treatment methods according to the invention, an effective amount ofat least one active agent according to the invention is administered toa subject suffering from or diagnosed as having such a disease,disorder, or condition. An “effective amount” means an amount or dosesufficient to generally bring about the desired therapeutic orprophylactic benefit in patients in need of such treatment for thedesignated disease, disorder, or condition. When referring to modulatingthe target receptor, an “effective amount” means an amount sufficient toat least affect the activity of such receptor. Measuring the activity ofthe target receptor may be performed by routine analytical methods.Target receptor modulation is useful in a variety of settings, includingassays and treating conditions modulated through LTA4H activity.

In addition, effective amounts or doses of the active agents of thepresent invention may be ascertained by routine methods such asmodeling, dose escalation studies or clinical trials, and by taking intoconsideration routine factors, e.g., the mode or route of administrationor drug delivery, the pharmacokinetics of the agent, the severity andcourse of the disease, disorder, or condition, the subject's previous orongoing therapy, the subject's health status and response to drugs, andthe judgment of the treating physician. An exemplary dose is in therange of from about 0.001 to about 200 mg of active agent per kg ofsubject's body weight per day, preferably from about 0.05 to about 100mg/kg/day, or from about 0.5 to about 35 mg/kg/day, or from about 0.5 toabout 20 mg/kg/day, or from about 0.1 to about 10 mg/kg daily in singleor divided dosage units (e.g., BID, TID, QID). For a 70-kg human, anillustrative range for a suitable dosage amount is from about 0.02 toabout 7 g/day, or from about 0.2 to about 2.5 g/day. Dosages from about20 mg/day to about 60 mg/day are contemplated. In some embodiments, suchdosages would be administered once daily. Examples of embodiments ofthis invention are given by tablets containing from about 0.005 mol freebase per tablet to about 0.5 mol free base per tablet. Other embodimentsare given by tablets containing from about 0.005 mol free base pertablet to about 0.01 mol free base per tablet. Additional embodimentsare given by tablets containing from about 0.03 mol free base per tabletto about 0.06 mol free base per tablet. Further embodiments are given bytablets containing from about 0.3 mol free base per tablet to about 0.6mol free base per tablet. Some embodiments of this invention wereprepared with about 0.0095 mol free base per tablet. Other embodimentsof this invention were prepared with about 0.047 mol free base pertablet. Still other embodiments of this invention were prepared withabout 0.47 mol free base per tablet.

Once improvement of the patient's disease, disorder, or condition hasoccurred, the dose may be adjusted for preventative or maintenancetreatment. For example, the dosage or the frequency of administration,or both, may be reduced as a function of the symptoms, to a level atwhich the desired therapeutic or prophylactic effect is maintained. Ofcourse, if symptoms have been alleviated to an appropriate level,treatment may cease. Patients may, however, require intermittenttreatment on a long-term basis upon any recurrence of symptoms.

In addition, the active agents of the invention may be used incombination with additional active ingredients in the treatment of theabove conditions or with other active ingredients. Montelukast salts areexamples of such additional active ingredients, such as montelukastsodium. Conditions that are mediated by LTA4H activity, such as asthmafor example, could be treated by embodiments of this invention such asactive agents of this invention alone or in combination with others,such as montelukast salts. The additional active ingredients may becoadministered separately with an active agent of Formula (I) orincluded with such an agent in a pharmaceutical composition according tothe invention. In an exemplary embodiment, additional active ingredientsare those that are known or discovered to be effective in the treatmentof conditions, disorders, or diseases mediated by LTA4H activity, suchas another LTA4H modulator or a compound active against another targetassociated with the particular condition, disorder, or disease. Thecombination may serve to increase efficacy (e.g., by including in thecombination a compound potentiating the potency or effectiveness of anagent according to the invention), decrease one or more side effects, ordecrease the required dose of the active agent according to theinvention.

Other embodiments of this invention further comprise the administrationof at least one CysLT receptor antagonist (for example,Montelukast/Singulair®) and/or at least one LTC4 synthase inhibitor. Insome embodiments of this invention, such LTA4H modulator and CysLTreceptor antagonist and/or LTC4 synthase inhibitor are coadministered.Examples of CysLT receptor antagonists are CysLT1 and CysLT2antagonists.

The active agents of the invention are used, alone or in combinationwith one or more additional active ingredients, to formulatepharmaceutical compositions of the invention. A pharmaceuticalcomposition of the invention comprises an effective amount of at leastone active agent in accordance with the invention. Such compositions mayfurther comprise a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.

A “pharmaceutically acceptable excipient” refers to a substance that isnon-toxic, biologically tolerable, and otherwise biologically suitablefor administration to a subject, such as an inert substance, added to apharmacological composition or otherwise used as a vehicle, carrier, ordiluent to facilitate administration of a agent and that is compatibletherewith. Examples of excipients include calcium carbonate, calciumphosphate, various sugars and types of starch, cellulose derivatives,gelatin, vegetable oils, and polyethylene glycols. Suitable excipientsmay also include antioxidants. Such antioxidants may be used in apharmaceutical composition or in a storage medium to prolong theshelf-life of the drug product.

Delivery forms of the pharmaceutical compositions containing one or moredosage units of the active agents may be prepared using suitablepharmaceutical excipients and compounding techniques known or thatbecome available to those skilled in the art. The compositions may beadministered in the inventive methods by a suitable route of delivery,e.g., oral, parenteral, rectal, topical, or ocular routes, or byinhalation.

The preparation may be in the form of tablets, capsules, sachets,dragees, powders, granules, lozenges, powders for reconstitution, liquidpreparations, or suppositories. Preferably, the compositions areformulated for intravenous infusion, topical administration, or oraladministration. In further preferred embodiments, compounds of thepresent invention are orally active inhibitors of LTA4H. Someembodiments of this invention were prepared with a round tablet image,other embodiments were prepared with a capsule-shaped tablet image, andstill other embodiments were prepared with an oval tablet image. Furtherembodiments of tablet images were prepared with masses of about 100 mg,500 mg and 1000 mg.

For oral administration, the active agents of the invention can beprovided in the form of tablets or capsules, or as a solution, emulsion,or suspension. To prepare the oral compositions, the active agents maybe formulated to yield a dosage of, e.g., from about 0.05 to about 50mg/kg daily, or from about 0.05 to about 20 mg/kg daily, or from about0.1 to about 10 mg/kg daily, or from about 0.2 to about 1 mg/kg daily.

Oral tablets may include the active ingredient(s) mixed with compatiblepharmaceutically acceptable excipients such as diluents, disintegratingagents, binding agents, lubricating agents, sweetening agents, flavoringagents, coloring agents and preservative agents. Suitable inert fillersinclude sodium and calcium carbonate, sodium and calcium phosphate,lactose, starch, sugar, glucose, methyl cellulose, magnesium stearate,mannitol, sorbitol, and the like. Exemplary liquid oral excipientsinclude ethanol, glycerol, water, and the like. Starch,polyvinyl-pyrrolidone (PVP), sodium starch glycolate, microcrystallinecellulose, and alginic acid are exemplary disintegrating agents. Bindingagents may include starch and gelatin. The lubricating agent, ifpresent, may be magnesium stearate, stearic acid or talc. If desired,the tablets may be coated with a material such as glyceryl monostearateor glyceryl distearate to delay absorption in the gastrointestinaltract, or may be coated with an enteric coating. Lactose Fast Flo #316is one example of a filler that was used in the preparation ofembodiments of this invention. Avicel PH102 is another example of afiller that was used in the preparation of embodiments of thisinvention. Polyplasdone XL-10 is an example of a disintegrant that wasused in the preparation of embodiments of this invention. Magnesiumstearate is an example of a lubricant that was used in the preparationof embodiments of this invention. Yellow ferroxide is an example of apigment that was used in the preparation of embodiments of thisinvention. Intragranular excipients that were used in the preparation ofembodiments of this invention are illustratively given by fillers,disintegrants, lubricants and pigments, such as lactose fast flow # 316,avicel PH102, polyplasdone XL-10, yellow ferroxide and magnesiumstearate. Extragranular excipients that were used in the preparation ofembodiments of this invention are illustratively given by lubricants anddisintegrants, such as magnesium stearate and polyplasdone XL-10.

Capsules for oral administration include hard and soft gelatin capsules.To prepare hard gelatin capsules, active ingredient(s) may be mixed witha solid, semi-solid, or liquid diluent. Soft gelatin capsules may beprepared by mixing the active ingredient with water, an oil such aspeanut oil or olive oil, liquid paraffin, a mixture of mono anddi-glycerides of short chain fatty acids, polyethylene glycol 400, orpropylene glycol.

Embodiments of this invention are provided by tablet forms with anamount of active compound corresponding to from about 1% to about 30% offree base. Other embodiments contain active compound corresponding tofrom about 5% to about 25% of free base. Still other embodiments containactive compound corresponding to from about 1% to about 10% of freebase. Further embodiments contain active compound corresponding to fromabout 20% to about 30% of free base. Additional embodiments containactive compound corresponding to from about 10% to about 20% of freebase. Embodiments of this invention in the form of tablet doses of about5 mg per tablet and about 25 mg per tablet were prepared in the form ofcompositions with active compound corresponding to about 5% free base.Embodiments of this invention in the form of tablet doses of about 250mg per tablet were prepared in the form of compositions with activecompound corresponding to about 25% free base. Actual amounts dependedon the salt of choice. In some embodiments, lactose can be used as theadjustable excipient for suitable batch correction depending on thespecific salt form being used. In other embodiments, avicel can be usedas the adjustable excipient for suitable batch correction depending onthe specific salt form being used. Embodiments of this invention in theform of tablets comprise from about 70% to about 95% of non-activeintragranular excipients and from about 0.2% to about 4% of non-activeextragranular excipients. Embodiments of this invention in the form oftablets comprise from about 90% to about 95% of non-active intragranularexcipients and from about 0.2% to about 0.3% of non-active extragranularexcipients. Embodiments of this invention in the form of tabletscomprise from about 70% to about 75% of non-active intragranularexcipients and from about 3% to about 4% of non-active extragranularexcipients. Embodiments of this invention in the form of tabletscomprise from about 65% to about 95% of intragranular filler.Embodiments of this invention in the form of tablets comprise from about90% to about 95% of intragranular filler. Embodiments of this inventionin the form of tablets comprise from about 65% to about 70% ofintragranular filler. Embodiments of this invention in the form oftablets comprise from about 2.5% to about 3.5% of intragranulardisintegrant. Embodiments of this invention in the form of tabletscomprise from about 0.2% to about 0.4% of intragranular pigment.Embodiments of this invention in the form of tablets comprise from about0.1% to about 1.0% of intragranular lubricant. Embodiments of thisinvention in the form of tablets comprise from about 0.1% to about 1.0%of extragranular lubricant. Embodiments of this invention in the form oftablets comprise from about 2.5% to about 3.5% of extragranulardisintegrant. Embodiments of this invention in the form of tabletscomprised about 91.2% intragranular filler, about 3.0% intragranulardisintegrant, about 0.30% intragranular pigment, and about 0.25%intragranular lubricant. Embodiments of this invention in the form oftablets comprised about 0.25% extragranular lubricant. Embodiments ofthis invention in the form of tablets comprised about 67.7%intragranular filler, about 3.0% intragranular disintegrant, about 0.30%intragranular pigment, and about 0.75% intragranular lubricant.Embodiments of this invention in the form of tablets comprised about0.25% extragranular lubricant and about 3.0% extragranular disintegrant.

Tabletting equipment used in the preparation of some embodiments of thisinvention comprised standard technology used to this effect, including60 mesh sieve and balance for weighing, TFC labo roller compactor forcompaction, TFC Labo granulator for granulating, Bohle bin blender forblending, and Piccola press for tableting with various punch setsdepending on the choice of tablet image.

Tabletting process used in embodiments of this invention comprised lowshear blending of excipients, low shear blending with lubricant, millingand tablet formation. Some process embodiments included geometricblending.

Liquids for oral administration may be in the form of suspensions,solutions, emulsions or syrups or may be lyophilized or presented as adry product for reconstitution with water or other suitable vehiclebefore use. Such liquid compositions may optionally contain:pharmaceutically-acceptable excipients such as suspending agents (forexample, sorbitol, methyl cellulose, sodium alginate, gelatin,hydroxyethylcellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, aluminum stearate gel andthe like); non-aqueous vehicles, e.g., oil (for example, almond oil orfractionated coconut oil), propylene glycol, ethyl alcohol, or water;preservatives (for example, methyl or propyl p-hydroxybenzoate or sorbicacid); wetting agents such as lecithin; and, if desired, flavoring orcoloring agents.

The active agents of this invention may also be administered by non-oralroutes. For example, compositions may be formulated for rectaladministration as a suppository. For parenteral use, includingintravenous, intramuscular, intraperitoneal, or subcutaneous routes, theagents of the invention may be provided in sterile aqueous solutions orsuspensions, buffered to an appropriate pH and isotonicity or inparenterally acceptable oil. Suitable aqueous vehicles include Ringer'ssolution and isotonic sodium chloride. Such forms may be presented inunit-dose form such as ampules or disposable injection devices, inmulti-dose forms such as vials from which the appropriate dose may bewithdrawn, or in a solid form or pre-concentrate that can be used toprepare an injectable formulation. Illustrative infusion doses rangefrom about 1 to 1000 μg/kg/minute of agent admixed with a pharmaceuticalcarrier over a period ranging from several minutes to several days.

For topical administration, the agents may be mixed with apharmaceutical carrier at a concentration of about 0.1% to about 10% ofdrug to vehicle. Another mode of administering the agents of theinvention may utilize a patch formulation to affect transdermaldelivery.

Active agents may alternatively be administered in methods of thisinvention by inhalation, via the nasal or oral routes, e.g., in a sprayformulation also containing a suitable carrier.

Exemplary chemical entities useful in methods of the invention will nowbe described by reference to illustrative synthetic schemes for theirgeneral preparation below and the specific examples that follow.Artisans will recognize that, to obtain the various compounds herein,starting materials may be suitably selected so that the ultimatelydesired substituents will be carried through the reaction scheme with orwithout protection as appropriate to yield the desired product.Alternatively, it may be necessary or desirable to employ, in the placeof the ultimately desired substituent, a suitable group that may becarried through the reaction scheme and replaced as appropriate with thedesired substituent. Additionally, those skilled in the art willrecognize the synthetic steps shown may be performed in a differentorder than that depicted in the Schemes below. Unless otherwisespecified, the variables are as defined above in reference to Formula(I).

Intermediates of formula A3 are commercially available or are preparedaccording to Scheme A (See: Intl. Pat. Appl. Publ. WO2007/146066; Intl.Pat. Appl. No. WO 2006/04475; and L. Zhu, et al. J. Heterocyclic Chem.2005, 42, 727-730.). Compounds A1, where Hal is bromo or chloro, arereacted with a potassium alkyl xanthate, preferably potassium ethylxanthate, in a polar solvent such as N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF) orN-methylpyrrolidinone (NMP) at a temperature from about 100° C. to about150° C., to provide compounds A2. Treatment with sulfuryl chloride indichloromethane or oxalyl chloride in DMF provides compounds A3.Compounds A3 may be optionally converted to their correspondinghydrochloride salts for storage.

Intermediates of formula B2 are prepared according to Scheme B.Chlorothiazole analogs A3 are reacted with phenols B1, where R¹⁰ is —CHO(optionally protected as a bisulfite complex), —CH₂CHO, -A-OH, -A-NR¹R²,or -A-LG (where LG is a suitable leaving group, such as chloro, bromo,iodo, p-toluenesulfonyl, or methanesulfonyl), in the presence of asuitable base, such as K₂CO₃, Cs₂CO₃, Na₂CO₃, NaHCO₃, or K₃PO₄, in apolar solvent such as DMF, acetonitrile, methanol (MeOH), ethanol(EtOH), isopropanol, or tert-butanol, to form compounds B2. In othermethods, compounds B1 are converted to their corresponding sodium orpotassium salts before reaction with compounds A3 in a solvent such asDMF, tetrahydrofuran (THF) or diethyl ether. Where R¹⁰ is -A-NR¹R²,compounds B2 are compounds of Formula (I). Compounds B2 where R¹⁰ is-A-OH are then converted into compounds B2 where R¹⁰ is —CHO byoxidation methods known in the art. Alternatively, compounds B2 whereR¹⁰ is an ester may be reduced to the corresponding aldehydes where R¹⁰is —CHO or —CH₂CHO. Such aldehydes are optionally converted to thecorresponding bisulfite adducts for purification and/or storage.Alternatively, compounds B2 where R¹⁰ is -A-OH are converted intocompounds B2 where R¹⁰ is -A-LG by standard halogenation orsulfonylation methods known in the art. In preferred methods, suchalcohols are reacted with methanesulfonic anhydride and a tertiary aminebase in a solvent such as dichloromethane or dichloroethane, or withthionyl chloride, oxalyl chloride, or POCl₃, neat or in a solvent suchas dichloromethane, 1,2-dichloroethane (DCE), toluene, or acetonitrile.

Compounds of Formula (1) are alternatively prepared according to SchemeC. Compounds B2, where R¹⁰ is -A-LG and LG is a suitable leaving groupsuch as chloro, bromo, iodo, p-toluenesulfonyl, or methanesulfonyl), arereacted with amines HNR¹R², which are commercially available or preparedaccording to methods described in: Eur. Pat. EP 0266576; U.S.Provisional Pat. Appl. No. 60/984,126; U.S. Pat. No. 4,432,983; Intl.Pat. Appl. No. WO 2007/077508; Eur. J. Med. Chem. 1984, 19(2), 105-110,and Mapes et al., Org. Process Res Dev., 2007, 11, 482-486. In someembodiments, amines HNR¹R² are used in free base form, and in someembodiments, amines HNR¹R² are used in the corresponding salt form (suchas a hydrochloride salt form). One skilled in the art will recognizeamines HNR¹R² containing an additional amine functionality may have suchfunctionality optionally protected with a suitable nitrogen protectinggroup. Reactions are preferably performed in the presence of a suitablebase (such as Et₃N, iPr₂NEt, pyridine, K₂CO₃, Cs₂CO₃, Na₂CO₃, NaHCO₃, orK₃PO₄), in a polar solvent (such as acetonitrile, DMF, MeOH, EtOH,isopropanol, tert-butanol, or tert-amyl alcohol) to give compounds ofFormula (I).

Alternatively, compounds of Formula (I) are prepared from compounds B2,where R¹⁰ is —CHO or —CH₂CHO. Aldehydes B2 may optionally be used orpurified in a protected form, such as a bisulfite complex. Reaction ofaldehydes B2 with amines HNR¹R² (used as free amines or correspondingsalts) in the presence of a suitable reducing agent (such as NaCNBH₃ orNaB(OAc)₃H) in a solvent such as DCE, CH₂Cl₂, MeOH, or EtOH, andoptionally employing an acid catalyst (such as acetic acid or ZnCl₂),provides compounds of Formula (I). In some embodiments, the reactionwith the corresponding HNR¹R² salts may optionally employ a base, suchas Et₃N, to produce the free amine in situ.

In preferred embodiments, compounds of Formula (I) are prepared as shownin Scheme D. Compounds D1 are reacted with phenols D2 to give compoundsD3. In some embodiments, reactions are performed in the presence of asuitable base, such as K₂CO₃, Cs₂CO₃, Na₂CO₃, NaHCO₃, or K₃PO₄, in apolar solvent such as DMF, acetonitrile, MeOH, EtOH, isopropanol, ortert-butanol. In other embodiments, reactions are performed using K₂CO₃or Cs₂CO₃, in DMF or acetonitrile. Next, compounds D3 are converted tochlorides D4 by chlorination methods. In preferred embodiments,reactions are accomplished by treatment with thionyl chloride, oxalylchloride, or POCl₃, neat or in a solvent such as dichloromethane,dichloroethane, toluene, or acetonitrile. In some embodiments, reactionsare accomplished by reaction with thionyl chloride in dichloromethane.Compounds D4 are then reacted with amines HNR¹R² to give compounds ofFormula (I). In some embodiments, reactions are performed in thepresence of a suitable base, such as Et₃N, pyridine, K₂CO₃, Cs₂CO₃,Na₂CO₃, NaHCO₃, or K₃PO₄, in a polar solvent, such as acetonitrile, DMF,MeOH, EtOH, isopropanol, or tert-butanol. In other embodiments,reactions are performed using K₂CO₃ or Cs₂CO₃ in acetonitrile.

Scheme F

Embodiments of some compounds of Formula (I) are alternatively preparedaccording to Scheme F.

Compound BX is reacted in the presence of a suitable reducing agent,such as NaB(OAc)₃H, NaCNBH₃, and chemically compatible mixtures thereof,in a solvent, such as MeOH, EtOH, 2-propanol, acetonitrile, DCE, CH₂Cl₂,and chemically compatible mixtures thereof, optionally in the presenceof an acid catalyst, such as acetic acid, with compound HNR¹R² to makeF1, where HNR¹R² is used in the free amine form, in a salt form or inthe form of mixtures thereof.

R^(X) is one of —CHO and —CH₂CHO, and A^(X) is one of —CH₂— and—CH₂CH₂—. Compound F1 is reacted with A3 in the presence of a suitablebase, such as K₂CO₃, Cs₂CO₃, Na₂CO₃, NaHCO₃, K₃PO₄, and chemicallycompatible mixtures thereof, in a polar solvent such as DMF,acetonitrile, methanol (MeOH), ethanol (EtOH), isopropanol,tert-butanol, and chemically compatible mixtures thereof, to formcompound (I^(X)),

Synthesis according to Scheme F avoids the use of halogenated solventsand thionyl chloride, avoids the formation of halo-substitutedintermediates, is shorter than other synthetic processes, and reducesthe risk of side-reactions and byproducts.

Bicyclic substituted 8-aza-bicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ylamine endo a and exo b

are integral intermediates utilized in a variety of drugs. See, forexample, WO 2005/101989, U.S. Pat. No. 4,432,983, and M. G. Hael, etal., Organic Process Research & Development, 1997, 1, 198-210. Severalmethods have been developed to synthesize endo and/or exo substituted8-aza-bicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-ylamines a and b, but a highly selectivesynthesis of the endo form is desirable. Such highly selective synthesisof the endo form has been developed in the context of this invention.Embodiments of this synthesis were performed in one synthetic step fromthe corresponding oxime:

This endo synthesis is expected to be applicable to the syntheses ofsimilar substituted endo a where R₂ ^(i) are non-acid sensitiveprotecting groups and R₁ ^(i) are acylated functional groups derived viareacting with substituted acid anhydrides. For example, embodiments ofthis synthesis are provided by the synthesis process described hereinwhen R₁ ^(i) is one of H, C₁₋₆alkylC(O)—, arylC(O)—, and EstOC(O)—,wherein the moiety “Est” signifies that the carboxy group is in someembodiments in an ester form. In some embodiments, the moietiesC₁₋₆alkyl (linear or branched) and aryl in R₁ ^(i) are optionallysubstituted with at least one substituent such as halo and linear orbranched C₁₋₆alkyl. As further examples, embodiments of this synthesisare provided by the synthesis process described herein when R₂ ^(i) isone of H, C₁₋₁₀alkyl (linear or branched), —CH₂aryl, —S(O)₂aryl, and—S(O)₂C₁₋₆alkyl. In some embodiments, the moieties linear or branchedC₁₋₁₀alkyl and aryl in R₂ ^(i) are optionally substituted with at leastone substituent such as halo and C₁₋₆alkyl.

In conventional synthetic methodologies, the synthesis is a two-stepprocess involving the reduction of substituted bicyclic oximes toprimary amines via hydrogenation, transfer hydrogenation,aluminium-nickel alloy or Na metal then acetylation to form the bicyclicacetamide. It is known that in acidic or basic hydrogenation conditions,certain bicyclic endo stereochemistry can be favored over exo butfrequently as mixtures of both. It was found in the context of thisinvention that the implementation of conventional synthetic conditionsleads to poor endo selectivity and/or mixtures of the endo form withother speices such as the following ketones and/or dimers:

In some methods of the invention, compounds E5¹ are prepared accordingto Scheme E1 by acetylation and reduction of oxime E4¹. When E5¹ isdesired in a final form as a secondary amine (R₂ ^(i) then being H),suitable protection of this group can then be implemented, such as bychoosing another acceptable form of substituent R₂ ^(i) as describedherein. For example, by protecting the R₂ ^(i)-substituted N-member withR₂ ^(i′), wherein R₂ ^(i′) is one of the R₂ ^(i) substituents except forH. Therefore, some embodiments of Formula (I) are available according toSchemes A-D using compound E5¹ as the amine HNR¹R². Compounds E5¹ areobtained from the reduction of oxime E4¹, which is commerciallyavailable or can be conventionally obtained from tropinone. Embodimentsof synthetic methodologies according to this invention generatecompounds E5¹ from compounds E4¹ in a single reaction step, with highselectivity, and with simplified isolation procedures. In someembodiments, compounds E4¹ are reacted with carboxylic acid anhydridesand hydrogen in the presence of a suitable hydrogenation catalyst in achemically compatible solvent.

In some embodiments, the intermediate HNR¹R² is compoundN-[(3-endo)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide (E6). In some methodsof the invention, compound E6 is prepared according to Scheme E.Therefore, some embodiments of Formula (I) are available according toSchemes A-D using compound E6 as the amine HNR¹R². Compound E6 isprepared by debenzylation of compound E5. Compound E5 is available byreduction of oxime compound E4, which is commercially available (Seealso, U.S. Pat. No. 4,432,983), and generally prepared from tropinone(E1) as described in the art. Compounds E5 and E6 are known (See, Eur.J. Med. Chem. 1984, 19(2), 105-110; Eur. Pat. EP 0159174). However,methods of the invention generate compound E5 from compound E4 in asingle reaction step, with high selectivity, and with simplifiedisolation procedures. While selective endo reduction of oxime E4 andrelated analogs is known (See, Bagley et al. J. Het. Chem. 1982, 19(3),485-488; Wilstatter, Chem. Ber. 1896, 29, 393-403; Blackburn et al.,Bioorg. Med. Chem. Lett. 2006, 16(10), 2621-2627; Suzuki et al., Chem.Pharm. Bull. 2001, 49(1), 29-39; Lewin et al., J. Med. Chem. 1998,988-995; Eur. Pat. EP 0159174), reported procedures generate thecorresponding free amines rather than functionalized products, such asthe acetamide in E6. The free amine compounds are difficult to isolate,generally requiring formation of the corresponding salt. In the presentinvention, the desired functionalized amine is prepared in a single stepwith high endo selectivity over the corresponding enamine:

In some embodiments, the compound E4 is reacted with hydrogen in thepresence of acetic anhydride to form compound E5 in a single step. Infurther embodiments, reactions are performed by reacting a compound E4with carboxylic acid anhydrides (such as acetic, propionic,ethylbutyric, butyric, isobutyric, valeric, isovaleric, trimethylacetic, and trifluoroacetic anhydrides) and hydrogen in the presence ofa suitable catalyst (such as Pt/C, Raney Ni, Rh/C, or a mixturethereof), in a solvent such as ethyl acetate, acetic acid, MeOH, EtOH,isopropanol, or a mixture thereof. In some embodiments, the reaction ofa compound E4 with acetic anhydride and hydrogen is performed in ethylacetate, with Pt/C as the catalyst, and with added acetic acid. In otherembodiments, a continuous flow hydrogenation H-Cube Midi™ instrument wasused with Pt/C catalyst to react compound E4 with ethyl acetate, aceticanhydride and acetic acid, a reaction that provided endo E5. In someembodiments, the ethyl acetate, acetic anhydride and acetic acid mixtureconcentration to obtain an endo/enamine selectivity of about 95/5 wasapproximately 0.1M. Methods of the invention further comprise reacting acompound E5 to form N-[(3-endo)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide(compound E6) as described herein.

Embodiments of this invention included reactions performed with 10% Pt/Ccatalyst amounts ranging from about 0.015 g to about 0.15 g, with about10 eq acetic anhydride in EtOAc-based solvents in the presence ofvarious amounts of AcOH. Other embodiments included reactions performedwith 5% Pt/C catalyst amounts ranging from about 0.025 g to about 0.25g, with about 10 eq to about 40 eq acetic anhydride in EtOAc-basedsolvents in the presence of various amounts of AcOH. Still otherembodiments included reactions performed with Raney Ni catalyst, withabout 2 eq to about 10 eq acetic anhydride in solvents such as EtOAc,acetic acid, and EtOAc-based solvents in the presence of various amountsof AcOH. Embodiments of this invention that included the use of acontinuous flow hydrogenation had a variety of reaction conditions, suchas ethyl acetate, acetic anhydride and acetic acid mixtureconcentrations ranging from about 0.01M to about 0.6M, use of 10% Pt/Ccalyst, solution flow rates of about 3 ml/min, hydrogen flow rates ofabout 45 ml/min, at pressures of about 80 bar and temperatures of about60° C.

Synthetic methodologies provided herein permit the synthesis ofembodiments of compounds according to this invention, whether desired inmeso, endo or exo form. Whether specific embodiments are only shown inone of such forms or in a plurality of them, the various meso, endo andexo forms are considered within the scope of this invention. Where theabove Schemes produce compounds of Formula (I) in a protected form, suchas where an amine is protected with a suitable protecting group (such astert-butylcarbamoyl group), such intermediates are converted tocompounds of Formula (I) using generally known methods. For example,where the protecting group is a Boc group, deprotection is accomplishedusing an acid such as HCl or trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), in a solventsuch as diethyl ether, dioxane, or CH₂Cl₂. Additional substituents onthe —NR¹R² group are then installed by acylation or carbamoylationprotocols using methods known in the art.

Additional synthetic methods are described in U.S. patent Appl. Publ.Nos. US2005/0043378 and US2005/0043379.

Compounds of Formula (I) may be converted to their corresponding saltsusing methods described in the art. For example, an amine of Formula (I)is treated with TFA, HCl, or citric acid in a solvent such as diethylether, CH₂Cl₂, THF, MeOH, or isopropanol to provide the correspondingsalt form.

Compounds prepared according to the schemes described above may beobtained as single enantiomers, diastereomers, or regioisomers, byenantio-, diastero-, or regiospecific synthesis, or by resolution.Compounds prepared according to the schemes above may alternately beobtained as racemic (1:1) or non-racemic (not 1:1) mixtures or asmixtures of diastereomers or regioisomers. Where racemic and non-racemicmixtures of enantiomers are obtained, single enantiomers may be isolatedusing conventional separation methods known to one skilled in the art,such as chiral chromatography, recrystallization, diastereomeric saltformation, derivatization into diastereomeric adducts,biotransformation, or enzymatic transformation. Where regioisomeric ordiastereomeric mixtures are obtained, single isomers may be separatedusing conventional methods such as chromatography or crystallization.

The following specific examples are provided to further illustrate theinvention and various preferred embodiments.

Examples Chemistry Methods

In obtaining the compounds described in the examples below and thecorresponding analytical data, the following experimental and analyticalprotocols were followed unless otherwise indicated.

Unless otherwise stated, reaction mixtures were magnetically stirred atroom temperature (rt). Where solutions were “dried,” they were generallydried over a drying agent such as Na₂SO₄ or MgSO₄. Where mixtures,solutions, and extracts were “concentrated”, they were typicallyconcentrated on a rotary evaporator under reduced pressure. Columnchromatography was typically conducted on disposable silica gel columnsfor flash chromatography (Teledyne Isco, Inc.). Microwave reactions wereperformed on a CEM Discover microwave reactor.

Analytical reversed-phase high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)was performed on an Agilent 1100 Series instrument using one of thefollowing gradients: 1 to 99% acetonitrile/water (0.05% trifluoroaceticacid) over 5.0 min or 7.0 min with a flow rate of 1 mL/min (WatersXTerra MS C18 (5 μm, 4.6×100 mm) column or Phenomenex Synergi max-RP (4μm, 4.6×150 mm) column) or 1 to 99% acetonitrile/water (20 mM NH₄OH)over 5.0 min or 7.0 min with a flow rate of 1.5 mL/min (PhenomenexGemini C18 (5 μm, 3.0×150 mm) column). Analytical reversed phase LC/MSwas performed either on an Agilent 1100 Series instrument using 5 to 99%acetonitrile/water (0.05% trifluoroacetic acid) over 5.0 min or 7.0 minwith a flow rate of 0.6 mL/min (Waters XTerra RP18 (5 μm, 3.0×100 mm)column) or on a Waters 2790 instrument using 5 to 99% acetonitrile/water(0.1% formic acid) over 5.0 min with a flow rate of 0.6 mL/min (WatersXTerra RP18 (5 μm, 3.0×100 mm) column).

Preparative reversed phase HPLC was performed on a Dionex APS2000 LC/MSor HPLC with a Phenomenex Gemini C18 (5 μm, 30×100 mm) column or aWaters XBridge C18 (5 μm, 30×100 mm) column and variable gradients ofacetonitrile/water (20 mM NH₄OH) at a flow rate of 30 mL/min.Alternatively, the purification was performed with a Phenomenex GeminiC18 (5 μm, 50×100 mm) column or a Waters XBridge C18 (5 μm, 50×100 mm)column and variable gradients of acetonitrile/water (20 mM NH₄OH) at aflow rate of 80 mL/min. Formate salts of desired compounds were obtainedwhen purifications were performed using an Inertsil ODS-3 C18 (3 μm,30×100 mm) column at 46° C. with variable gradients ofacetonitrile/water (0.1% formic acid) at a flow rate of 90 mL/min.

Mass spectra (MS) were obtained on an Agilent series 1100 MSD usingelectrospray ionization (ESI) in positive mode unless otherwiseindicated. Calculated (calcd.) mass corresponds to the exact mass.

Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectra were obtained on Bruker modelDRX spectrometers. The format of the ¹H NMR data below is: chemicalshift in ppm downfield of the tetramethylsilane reference (multiplicity,coupling constant J in Hz, integration). NMR interpretation wasperformed using MestReC or MestReNova software to assign chemical shiftand multiplicity. In cases where two adjacent peaks of equal or unequalheight were observed, these two peaks may be labeled either as amultiplet or as a doublet. In the case of a doublet a coupling constantusing this software may be assigned. In any given example, one or moreprotons may not be reported due to obscurity by water and/or solventpeaks.

Chemical names were typically generated using ACD/Name Version 9(Advanced Chemistry Development, Toronto, Ontario, Canada).

Intermediate 1: [1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine-2(3H)-thione

To a mixture of 2-amino-3-chloropyrazine (5.0 g, 38.6 mmol) andpotassium ethyl xanthate (9.28 g, 57.9 mmol) was added1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone (68 mL). The solution was stirred and heated at150° C. for 16 h. After cooling to rt, glacial acetic acid (10 mL) andwater (1500 mL) were added to the solution. The solid precipitate wasfiltered. The solid was suspended in 1:1 EtOH/water (500 mL) andsonicated. The solid was once again filtered, washed with water, anddried with CaSO₄ in vacuo for 16 h to yield the product (4.36 g, 67%).¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆): 14.69 (br s, 1H), 8.42 (d, J=2.8, 1H), 8.39(d, J=2.8, 1H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₅H₃N₃S₂, 168.98; m/z found,170.00 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 2: 2-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine

A mixture of [1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine-2(3H)-thione (4.36 g, 25.8mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (60 mL) was sonicated for 5 min. While stirring,sulfuryl chloride (60 mL) was added, and the solution was heated to 40°C. for 16 h. After cooling to rt, the solution was placed in an icebath. Water (250 mL) was added slowly, followed by slow addition of 4 NNaOH (550 mL). The aqueous mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate(EtOAc, 2×1800 mL), dried, and concentrated to yield the product (2.63g, 53%). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆): 8.84 (d, J=2.5, 1H), 8.75 (d, J=2.5,1H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₅H₂ClN₃S, 170.97; m/z found, 172.10[M+H]⁺.

Intermediates 3 to 9 were prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Intermediate 2.

Intermediate 3: 2-Chloro-6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆): 8.55 (s, 1H), 8.40 (s, 1H), 2.44 (s, 3H). MS(ESI): mass calcd. for C₇H₅ClN₂S, 183.99; m/z found, 185.00 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 4: 2-Chloro-6-chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆): 8.78 (s, 1H), 8.75 (s, 1H). MS (ESI): masscalcd. for C₆H₂Cl₂N₂S, 203.93; m/z found, 204.90 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 5: 2-Chloro-6-fluoro[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆): 8.77 (s, 1H), 8.55-8.46 (m, 1H). MS (ESI):mass calcd. for C₆H₂ClFN₂S, 187.96; m/z found, 189.00 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 6: 2-Chloro-5-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): 8.32 (d, J=8.4, 1H), 7.56 (d, J=8.5, 1H),2.67 (s, 3H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₇H₅ClN₂S, 183.99; m/z found,185.00 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 7: 2-Chloro-6-fluoro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆): 8.75 (dd, J=2.8, 0.9, 1H), 8.58 (dd, J=8.2,2.9, 1H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₆H₂ClFN₂S, 187.96; m/z found,189.00 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 8: 2-Chloro-7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆): 8.61 (d, J=4.9, 1H), 7.41 (dd, J=4.8, 0.6,1H), 2.58 (s, 3H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₇H₅ClN₂S, 183.99; m/zfound, 185.00 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 9: 2-Chloro-5-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆): 8.46 (d, J=8.3, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.3, 1H),2.61 (s, 3H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₇H₅ClN₂S, 183.99; m/z found,185.00 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 10: 2-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine

To an ice-cold mixture of dimethylformamide (DMF, 1.1 mL) and DCE (8 mL)was added dropwise a solution of oxalyl chloride (1.73 mL) in DCE (4mL). A white precipitate formed, and the reaction mixture was stirred atrt for 5 min. [1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine-2(1H)-thione (1 g, 6 mmol)was added in portions, and the reaction mixture was stirred at refluxfor 3 h. After cooling to rt, the reaction mixture was treated withwater (20 mL) and saturated (satd.) aqueous (aq.) NaHCO₃ (100 mL) andthen extracted with ethyl acetate (EtOAc) (2×100 mL). The combinedorganic layers were dried, filtered and concentrated to provide thedesired product as a brown solid (1 g, 87%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃):9.11 (d, J=0.8, 1H), 8.68 (d, J=5.6, 1H), 7.85 (dd, J=5.6, 0.8, 1H). MS(ESI): mass calcd. for C₆H₃ClN₂S, 169.97; m/z found, 171.0 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 11:2-[4-(2-Bromoethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

A mixture of 2-chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine hydrochloride (863 mg,4.17 mmol), 4-(2-bromo-ethoxy)-phenol (905 mg, 4.17 mmol), and Cs₂CO₃(5.88 g, 16.67 mmol) was stirred in CH₃CN (42 mL) for 16 h. Afterfiltration through diatomaceous earth, the organic filtrate waspartitioned with 1 M NaOH (3×10 mL) and satd. aq. NaCl (1×10 mL). Theorganic layer was dried and concentrated to yield a red oil. Additionaldesiccation under high vacuum yielded a brown solid in red oil. Diethylether was added, and the mixture was sonicated for 20 min to give ahomogenous suspension. The pink solid was filtered and discarded, andthe ether solution was concentrated to yield the title compound as ayellow solid (1.28 g, 87%). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.58 (dd, J=4.8,1.7, 1H), 8.02 (dd, J=7.9, 1.67 1H), 7.38-7.34 (m, 2H), 7.21 (dd, J=7.9,4.8, 1H), 7.01-6.97 (m, 2H), 4.33 (t, J=6.2, 2H), 3.68 (t, J=6.2, 2H).MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₁₄H₁₁BrN₂O₂S, 349.97; m/z found, 351.0[M+H]⁺.

Intermediates 12-13 were prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Intermediate 11.

Intermediate 12:2-[4-(2-Bromoethoxy)phenoxyl][1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.42 (dd, J=4.6, 1.3, 1H), 7.95 (td, J=8.0,2.2, 1H), 7.35 (dd, J=8.2, 4.8, 1H), 7.32-7.29 (m, 2H), 7.08-6.99 (m,2H), 4.34 (t, J=6.2, 2H), 3.68 (t, J=6.2, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₁₄H₁₁BrN₂O₂S, 349.97; m/z found, 351.00 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 13:2-[4-(2-Bromoethoxy)phenoxyl][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.52 (d, J=2.7, 1H), 8.34 (d, J=2.6, 1H),7.36-7.30 (m, 2H), 7.05-6.95 (m, 2H), 4.33 (t, J=6.2, 2H), 3.67 (t,J=6.2, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₁₃H₁₀BrN₃O₂S, 351.0; m/z found,351.9 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 14:2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethanol

To a solution of 4-hydroxyphenethyl alcohol (1.16 g, 8.4 mmol, 1.2equiv.) and K₂CO₃ (1.94 g, 14.06 mmol, 2 equiv.) in CH₃CN (12 mL) wasadded 2-chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine (1.2 g, 7.03 mmol, 1 equiv.).The reaction mixture was heated to 80° C. and stirred for 16 h. Satd.aq. Na₂CO₃ (25 mL) was added to the reaction mixture, which was thenextracted with isopropyl acetate (2×30 mL). The combined organic layerswere dried, filtered, and concentrated. The crude material was purifiedby column chromatography (50% EtOAc/hexanes-100% EtOAc), which affordedthe title compound as a light orange oil (74%). MS (ESI): mass calcd.for C₁₄H₁₂N₂O₂S, 272.32; m/z found, 273.0 [M+H]⁺. ¹H NMR (500 MHz,CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.03 (dd, J=7.9, 1.7, 1H), 7.37-7.29(m, 4H), 7.22 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 3.88 (dd, J=12.5, 6.5, 2H), 2.91 (t,J=6.6, 2H), 2.03 (t, J=5.9, 1H).

Intermediate 15: 2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethylmethanesulfonate

To a solution of2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethanol (1.21 g, 4.46mmol, 1 equiv.) and 4-dimethylaminopyridine (54 mg, 0.44 mmol, 0.1equiv.) in CH₂Cl₂ (15 mL) was added N,N-diisopropylethylamine (0.93 mL,5.36 mmol, 1.2 equiv.). Methanesulfonic anhydride (934 mg, 5.36 mmol,1.2 equiv.) was added while the solution stirred in a cold water bath.The reaction mixture was stirred at rt for 15 min. The reaction mixturewas washed with satd. aq. NH₄Cl (2×20 mL), followed by satd. aq. Na₂CO₃(3×20 mL). The organic layer was dried, filtered, and concentrated toproduce a yellow/orange solid (91%). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₁₅H₁₄N₂O₄S₂, 350.41; m/z found, 351.0 [M+H]⁺. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃):8.58 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.05 (dd, J=7.9, 1.7, 1H), 7.44-7.31 (m, 4H),7.23 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 4.46 (t, J=6.8, 2H), 3.12 (t, J=6.8, 2H),2.94 (s, 3H).

Intermediate 16:2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethanol

The title compound was prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Intermediate 14. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.38 (dd, J=4.8,1.5, 1H), 7.91 (dd, J=8.1, 1.6, 1H), 7.35-7.26 (m, 5H), 3.88 (dd,J=12.3, 6.5, 2H), 2.90 (t, J=6.6, 2H), 2.13 (t, J=5.7, 1H). MS (ESI):mass calcd. for C₁₄H₁₂N₂O₂S, 272.06; m/z found, 273.1 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 17: 2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethylmethanesulfonate

The title compound was prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Intermediate 15. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.40 (dd, J=4.8,1.5, 1H), 7.92 (dd, J=8.1, 1.5, 1H), 7.36-7.31 (m, 5H), 4.45 (t, J=6.8,2H), 3.11 (t, J=6.8, 2H), 2.92 (s, 3H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₁₅H₁₄N₂O₄S₂, 350.04; m/z found, 351.0 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 18: 4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzaldehyde

To a solution of 2-chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine (25 g, 147 mmol)in CH₃CN (500 mL) was added 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde (19.8 g, 147 mmol, 1equiv.) and K₂CO₃ (22.3 g, 147 mmol, 1 equiv.). The heterogeneousmixture was heated at reflux for 72 h and then cooled to rt.Purification was conducted using one of the following methods.

Method A. Water was added to the reaction mixture, and the product wasextracted with CH₂Cl₂ and washed with 1 M NaOH. Charcoal was added tothe organic layer, and the mixture stirred for 2 h. After drying andfiltration through diatomaceous earth, the solution was concentrated toafford the desired product.

Method B. The solids were removed by filtration and washed with CH₃CN(100 mL). To the filtrate was added an aqueous solution of NaHSO₃ (22 g,147 mmol, 54 mL water). After stirring for 3.5 h, the mixture wasfiltered and the wet cake was dried under vacuum overnight to afford thebisulfite complex as a white powder (57.2 g). To a solution of thisbisulfite complex (57.2 g) in CH₂Cl₂ (520 mL) was added an aqueoussolution of NaOH (8 g in 540 mL water, 1.25 equiv.). The resultingmixture was vigorously stirred at rt for 2 h. The product was extractedwith CH₂Cl₂ (200 mL), washed with satd. aq. NaCl (200 mL) and dried.After filtration and concentration, the desired aldehyde was obtained asa white solid (24.6 g, 65% for two steps). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃):10.02 (s, 1H), 8.59 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.10 (dd, J=7.9, 1.6, 1H),7.97 (d, J=8.7, 2H), 7.66 (d, J=8.7, 2H), 7.28-7.25 (m, 1H). MS (ESI):mass calcd. for C₁₃H₈N₂O₂S, 256.04; m/z found, 257.2 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 19: [4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methanol

To a suspension of 2-chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine hydrochloride(1.0 equiv.) in CH₃CN (0.25 M), was added K₂CO₃ (powder, 325 mesh; 2.1equiv.). The mixture was stirred at 50° C. under N₂ for 3 h prior to theaddition of 4-hydroxymethyl-phenol (1.0 equiv.). The reaction mixturewas heated at reflux for 3 h and cooled to rt. Some product precipitatedout from the reaction solution and was dissolved by adding CH₂Cl₂. Theinsoluble inorganic salt was then filtered off and washed with CH₂Cl₂.The filtrate solution was concentrated to give the title compound (99%),which was used without further purification. MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₁₃H₁₀N₂O₂S, 258.1; m/z found, 258.9 [M+H]⁺. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃):8.56 (ddd, J=4.9, 1.7, 0.4, 1H), 8.02 (ddd, J=7.9, 1.7, 0.4, 1H),7.48-7.38 (m, 4H), 7.21 (ddd, J=7.9, 4.8, 0.4, 1H), 4.74 (s, 2H).

Intermediate 20:2-[4-(Chloromethyl)phenoxyl][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

To a solution of [4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methanol(1.0 equiv.) in CH₂Cl₂ (0.3 M), SOCl₂ (1.2 equiv.) was slowly added over1 h at rt. In some embodiments, an excess of thionyl chloride was used,which was distilled off prior to the subsequent reaction step. Afterstirring at rt for another 30 min, the precipitated solid was collectedby filtration and washed with CH₂Cl₂ to afford the title compound(100%), which was used without further purification. MS (ESI): masscalcd. for C₁₃H₉ClN₂OS, 276.0; m/z found, 277.0 [M+H]⁺. ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): 8.55 (dd, J=4.9, 1.7, 1H), 8.47 (dd, J=8.0, 1.7, 1H), 7.62(dt, J=8.7, 2.1, 2H), 7.52 (dt, J=8.7, 2.1, 2H), 7.39 (dd, J=8.0, 4.9,1H), 6.42 (br s, 1H), 4.84 (s, 2H).

Intermediate 21: [4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methanol

To a solution of 2-chloro[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine (103 mg, 0.604mmol) in DMF (2.0 mL) was added 4-hydroxymethyl-phenol (75 mg, 0.604mmol, 1.0 equiv.) and Cs₂CO₃ (221 mg, 0.628 mmol, 1.04 equiv.). Thereaction was allowed to stir at rt for 14 h. The reaction mixture wasthen filtered through diatomaceous earth, diluted with EtOAc (15 mL),washed with water (4×50 mL) and dried. After filtration andconcentration, the desired product was obtained as a cream-colored solid(140 mg, 90%). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₁₃H₁₀N₂O₂S, 258.1; m/z found,259.0 [M+H]⁺. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆): 8.46-8.44 (m, 1H), 8.11-8.08(m, 1H), 7.51 (dd, J=8.2, 4.7, 1H), 7.48-7.42 (m, 4H), 5.32 (t, J=5.8,1H), 4.55 (d, J=5.8, 2H).

Intermediate 22: 2-[4-(Chloromethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine

To a solution of [4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methanol(140 mg, 0.542 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (3.6 mL) was added SOCl₂ (43 μL, 0.596mmol, 1.1 equiv.). The solution was allowed to stir under N₂ at rt for 4h. The reaction mixture was then concentrated to afford the desiredproduct as a cream-colored solid (157 mg, 92%). MS (ESI): mass calcd.for C₁₃H₉ClN₂OS, 276.0; m/z found, 277.0 [M+H]⁺. ¹H NMR (600 MHz,DMSO-d₆): 8.47 (dd, J=4.4, 1.5, 1H), 8.11 (dd, J=8.2, 1.5, 1H),7.65-7.57 (m, 2H), 7.56-7.47 (m, 3H), 4.85 (s, 2H).

Intermediate 23: [4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methanol

The title compound was prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Intermediate 21. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.82 (d, J=1.2,1H), 8.53 (d, J=5.6, 1H), 7.61 (dd, J=5.6, 0.8, 1H), 7.51-7.49 (m, 2H),7.37-7.33 (m, 2H), 4.76 (s, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₁₃H₁₀N₂O₂S,258.05; m/z found, 259.00 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 24:2-[4-(Chloromethyl)phenoxyl][1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine hydrochloride

The title compound was prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Intermediate 22. This material was used directly in thenext step. MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₁₃H₉ClN₂OS, 276.01; m/z found,277.00 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 25: (1S,4S)-2,5-Diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamidehydrochloride

To a solution oftert-butyl-(S,S)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylate (35.6 g,179 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (600 mL) was added trimethylsilylisocyanate (82.5 g,716 mmol, 4 equiv.). The reaction was stirred at rt for 2 h. Afterconcentration, the resulting white solid was dissolved in CH₂Cl₂ (500mL) and treated with a solution of HCl (4 M in dioxane, 135 mL, 3equiv.). The solution quickly became heterogeneous. The suspension wasthen stirred at rt overnight. Upon concentration, the desired productwas isolated as a white solid (33 g, 104%), which was used directly inthe next step. [Note: the mass balance was found to be 104%, whicharises from additional HCl that could not be removed by standardevaporation under vacuum]. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CD₃OD): 4.77 (s, 1H), 4.55(s, 1H), 3.69 and 3.64 (AB, J_(AB)=12.1, 2H), 3.47 and 3.40 (AB,J_(AB)=11.3, 2H), 2.22 and 2.15 (AB, J_(AB)=11.5, 2H).

Intermediates 26-29 were prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Intermediate 25.

Intermediate 26: meso-1-[(3-endo)-8-Azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]ureahydrochloride

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD): 4.16-4.07 (m, 1H), 4.06-3.99 (m, 1H), 3.95-3.88(m, 0.5H), 3.75-3.60 (m, 0.5H), 2.60 (ddd, J=16.4, 7.3, 4.7, 1H),2.40-2.23 (m, 3H), 2.23-2.12 (m, 2H), 2.12-1.98 (m, 2H).

Intermediate 27: meso-3,8-Diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamidehydrochloride

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD): 4.41-4.24 (m, 1H), 4.17-4.07 (m, 2H), 4.02-3.87(m, 2H), 3.71-3.60 (m, 1H), 3.56-3.49 (m, 1H), 3.41-3.33 (m, 3H). MS(ESI): mass calcd. for C₇H₁₃N₃O, 155.11; m/z found, 156.1 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 28: meso-1-[(3-exo)-8-Azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]ureahydrochloride

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CD₃OD): 4.09 (s, 2H), 4.07-3.99 (m, 1H), 2.20-2.06 (m,6H), 1.81 (t, J=12.3, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₈H₁₅N₃O, 169.12;m/z found, 170.10 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 29: Hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamidehydrochloride

¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): 9.84 (s, 1H), 3.75 (s, 6H), 3.48-3.17 (m,4H), 3.04-2.89 (m, 2H).

Intermediate 30: meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-Azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamidehydrochloride

To a solution of tert-butyl(3-endo)-3-amino-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxylate (3.4 g, 15mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (50 mL) was added acetic anhydride (1.2 mL, 16.5 mmol,1.1 equiv.). The reaction was stirred at rt for 2 h. Afterconcentration, the resulting white solid was dissolved in CH₂Cl₂ (50 mL)and treated with HCl (4 M in dioxane, 15 mL, 4 equiv.). The solutionquickly became heterogeneous. The suspension was then stirred at rtovernight. Upon concentration, the desired product was isolated as awhite solid (3.35 g, 109%). [Note: the mass balance was found to be 109%is attributed to additional HCl that could not be removed by standardevaporation under reduced pressure]. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD): 4.05-3.99(m, 2H), 3.99-3.94 (m, 1H), 2.40-2.24 (m, 4H), 2.21-2.07 (m, 4H), 2.04(s, 3H).

Alternative Synthesis of Intermediate 30:

Step 1: meso-8-Azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-one hydrochloride. A solution oftropinone (1.0 equiv.) in toluene (1.2 M) was treated with 1-chloroethylchloroformate (1.5 equiv.). The reaction mixture was heated at refluxovernight (18 h) then cooled to rt and concentrated to a brown oil. Tothis brown oil was slowly added MeOH (1.2 M relative to startingmaterial) over a period of 10 min with vigorous stirring. After heatingat reflux for 3 h, the reaction was cooled to rt and then concentratedto a dark colored oil. With vigorous stirring, CH₃CN (4.8 M relative tostarting material) was added to form a precipitate. To this mixture wasadded EtOAc (1.2 M relative to starting material). The resultant slurrywas stirred overnight and filtered to recover the title compound as abrown solid. The filtrate was concentrated down before the addition ofCH₃CN/EtOAc (1:4). The solids were filtered to recover another portionof product for an overall yield of 78%. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CD₃OD):1.96-2.00 (q, J=7.0, 15.5, 2H), 2.24-2.27 (m, 2H), 2.55 (d, J=17.3, 2H),2.95 (dd, J=4.8, 17.7, 2H), 4.33-4.35 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₇H₁₁NO, 125.08; m/z found, 126.1 [M+H]⁺.

Step 2: meso-8-Benzyl-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-one. A mixture ofmeso-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-one hydrochloride (1.0 equiv.), benzylbromide (1.0 equiv.), and Na₂CO₃ (2.5 equiv.) in CH₃CN (0.8 M) washeated at reflux for 2 h and then concentrated to half the originalvolume. The mixture was quenched with water (1.2 M relative to startingmaterial) and tert-butyl methyl ether (1.2 M relative to startingmaterial) and then, with vigorous stirring, slowly acidified to pH 1-2with concentrated HCl. The separated aqueous layer was basified withNaOH pellets until pH 13-14 was obtained and extracted with tert-butylmethyl ether. The combined organic layers were dried, filtered andconcentrated to afford the title compound (75%). ¹H NMR (500 MHz,CDCl₃): 1.62-1.64 (d, J=7.9, 2H), 2.11-2.13 (m, 2H), 2.21 (dd, J=1.5,17.1, 2H), 2.69 (dd, J=4.4, 16.1, 2H), 3.49-3.5 (m, 2H), 3.75 (s, 2H),7.28 (d, J=7.3, 1H), 7.35 (t, J=7.5, 2H), 7.42 (d, J=7.5, 2H). MS (ESI):mass calcd. for C₁₄H₁₇NO, 215.13; m/z found, 216.1 [M+H]⁺.

Step 3: meso-8-Benzyl-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-one oxime. A solutionof meso-8-benzyl-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-one (1.0 equiv.) in EtOH(0.78 M) and water (0.78 M). Hydroxylamine hydrochloride (2.0 equiv.)was added causing mild exotherm. With vigorous stirring, slowly NaHCO₃was added in six portions over a period of 15 min to minimize gasevolution. The reaction mixture was heated to 50° C. for 1 h, becomingcloudy in appearance before precipitation occurred. After stirring for48 h at rt, the white slurry was filtered and washed with 9:1 water/EtOH(0.25 M relative to starting material). The white solids were dried torecover the title compound (93%). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.47-1.68 (m,2H), 1.97-2.09 (m, 2H), 2.13 (d, J=14.7, 1H), 2.23 (dd, J=3.9, 15.5,1H), 2.59 (dd, J=3.5, 14.7, 1H), 2.96-3.0 (d, J=15.5, 1H), 3.33-3.36 (m,2H), 3.65 (s, 2H). 7.24-7.27 (m, 1H), 7.31-7.35 (m, 2H), 7.39-7.41 (m,2H), 8.22 (s, 1H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₁₄H₁₈N₂O, 230.14; m/zfound, 231.1 [M+H]⁺.

Step 4: meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-Benzyl-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide.To a solution of meso-8-benzyl-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-one oxime (1.0equiv.) in EtOAc (1.6 M) was added acetic anhydride (1.05 M), aceticacid (15% wt) and 10% Pt/C (41% wt). The mixture was agitated under 55psi H₂ (g) overnight at rt. After the reaction was complete, thecatalyst was filtered and washed with EtOAc. The filtrate was quenchedwith water then carefully basified to pH 10-11 using excess NaOH pelletsunder a cold bath. Caution was exercised as a high exotherm could causepartial deacylation and hydrolysis of the amine to givemeso-8-benzyl-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-one. The aqueous layer wasextracted with EtOAc (6×). The combined organic layers were dried,filtered and concentrated to a crude solid. The crude product wasslurried overnight in 1:1 tert-butyl methyl ether/hexanes (0.6 Mrelative to starting material) and filtered to recover the titlecompound with a yield of about 75%, of which at least 95% was in endoform. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 1.58 (d, J=14.8, 2H), 1.73-1.77 (m, 2H),1.96 (s, 3H), 2.13-2.17 (m, 2H), 2.19-2.24 (m, 2H), 3.19 (s, 2H), 3.52(s, 2H), 4.11 (q, J=7.1, 14.3, 1H), 5.82 (s, 1H), 7.24 (t, J=7.2, 1H),7.31 (t, J=7.7, 2H) 7.36 (d, J=6.9, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₁₆H₂₂N₂O, 258.17; m/z found, 259.1 [M+H]⁺.

In other embodiments, to a solution ofmeso-8-benzyl-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-one oxime (1.0 equiv.) in EtOAc(0.1 M) was added AcOH (0.5 equiv.) and acetic anhydride (10 equiv.)forming an ethyl acetate, acetic anhydride and acetic acid solutionapproximately 0.1 M. An H-Cube Midi™ continuous flow hydrogenationinstrument with 10% Pt/C was utilized to hydrogenate the mixture at flowrate of 3 ml/min, 80 bar and 60° C. After completion, GC/MS analysisshowed a 95/5 endo/enamine isomer ratio. The reaction mixture from thecontinuous flow hydrogenation instrument was concentrated to oil, thenwashed with 1 N NaOH solution and EtOAc. The organic layer wasextracted, dried with Na₂SO₄, filtered and concentrated to recover titlecompound (80%).

Step 5: meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-Azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide. To asolution ofmeso-N-[(3-endo)-8-benzyl-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide (1.0equiv.) in EtOH (0.5 M) was added 20% Pd(OH)₂ (16% wt). The mixture wasagitated under 55 psi H_(2(g)) overnight at rt. After the reaction wascomplete, the catalyst was filtered and washed with EtOH (1.2 M relativeto starting material). The filtrate was concentrated to a white solidthen dried overnight to afford the title compound (100%). ¹H NMR (500MHz, CDCl₃): 1.68 (dd, J=1.4, 14.8, 2H), 1.84-1.94 (m, 4H), 1.97 (s,3H), 2.07-2.12 (m, 2H), 3.54 (s, 2H), 4.11 (q, J=6.9, 14.0, 1H), 5.84(s, 1H). ¹³C NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 169.01, 53.31, 41.97, 37.34, 29.08,23.55. MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₉H₁₆N₂O, 168.13; m/z found, 169.1[M+H]⁺.

Intermediates 31-34 were prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Intermediate 30.

Intermediate 31: meso-3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octanehydrochloride

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD): 4.45-4.36 (m, 1H), 4.35-4.29 (m, 2H), 4.15-4.08(m, 2H), 3.97-3.86 (m, 1H), 3.71-3.58 (m, 2H), 3.57-3.47 (m, 2H), 2.15(s, 3H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₈H₁₄N₂O, 154.14; m/z found, 155.1[M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 32: meso-N-[(3-exo)-8-Azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamidehydrochloride

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CD₃OD): 4.20 (tt, J=11.6, 5.6, 1H), 4.09 (s, 2H),2.19-2.03 (m, 6H), 1.96 (d, J=3.0, 3H), 1.85-1.76 (m, 2H). MS (ESI):mass calcd. for C₉H₁₆N₂O, 168.13; m/z found, 169.20 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 33: (1S,4S)-2-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptanehydrochloride

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CD₃OD): 4.98-4.78 (m, 1H), 4.52 (d, J=17.2, 1H),3.79-3.66 (m, 1H), 3.63-3.52 (m, 1H), 3.43 (q, J=11.6, 1H), 3.36 (s,1H), 2.23 (d, J=11.5, 0.6H), 2.20-2.13 (m, 2H), 2.12-2.03 (m, 2H), 2.01(d, J=11.5, 0.4H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₇H₁₂N₂O, 140.09; m/zfound, 141.10 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 34: 2-Acetyloctahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole Hydrochloride

¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆): 9.59 (s, 1H), 3.86 (s, 8H), 3.50-3.42 (m,1H), 3.38-3.29 (m, 2H), 3.09-2.90 (m, 2H).

Intermediate 35: tert-Butyl(1S,4S)-5-(4-hydroxybenzyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylate

To a solution of 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde (20 g, 0.163 mol, 1 equiv.) inCH₂Cl₂ (340 mL) was added tert-butyl(1S,4S)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylate (35.7 g, 0.18 mol,1.1 equiv.), acetic acid (2.8 mL, 0.05 mol, 0.3 equiv.) and sodiumtriacetoxyborohydride (41.4 g, 0.195 mol, 1.2 equ iv.). The reaction wasstirred at rt for 16 h. The reaction was quenched with satd. aq. NaHCO₃(3×150 mL) and 1 M NaOH (1×100 mL). The combined aqueous layers werereacidified with 1 M HCl and extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (2×300 mL). Theorganic layers were dried, filtered, and concentrated. Purification bycolumn chromatography (5% MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) yielded product as a whitepowdery solid (24.4 g, 50%). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 7.16 (d, J=8.5,2H), 6.74 (d, J=8.5, 2H), 4.37 (s, 0.5H), 4.25 (s, 0.5H), 3.65 (s,2.5H), 3.52 (s, 0.5H), 3.47 (s, 1H), 3.16 (d, J=10.3, 1H), 2.92 (s,0.5H), 2.82 (s, 0.5H), 2.72 (s, 0.5H), 2.57 (d, J=9.6, 0.5H), 1.85 (s,1H), 1.74-1.62 (m, 1H), 1.47 (s, 9H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₁₇H₂₄N₂O₃, 304.38; m/z found, 305.2 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 36:4-[(1S,4S)-2,5-Diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ylmethyl]phenol Dihydrochloride

To a solution of tert-butyl(1S,4S)-5-(4-hydroxybenzyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylate(3.47 g, 0.0114 mol, 1 equiv.) in CH₂Cl₂ (42 mL) was added HCl (4 M indioxane, 22.5 mL, 0.114 mol, 10 equiv.). The solution was stirred at rtfor 12 h. The mixture was then concentrated, affording a white solid(100%). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, DMSO-d₆): 11.60-11.28 (m, 1H), 10.38-9.95 (m,1H), 9.93-9.56 (m, 2H), 7.49 (s, 2H), 6.81 (s, 2H), 4.39 (m, 4H), 3.88(s, 1H), 3.67 (s, 1H), 2.72-2.52 (m, 0.5H), 2.45-2.30 (m, 0.5H), 2.08(s, 1H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₁₂H₁₆N₂O, 204.27; m/z found, 205.1[M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 37:4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenylAcetate

To a solution of4-{[(1S,4S)-5-acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenylacetate (3.3 g, 13.73 mmol, 1 equiv.) and Et₃N (8.42 mL, 60.4 mmol, 4.4equiv.) in CH₂Cl₂ (44 mL) was added acetic anhydride (2.85 mL, 30.21mmol, 2.2 equiv.). The solution was stirred at rt for 4 h. The reactionmixture was washed with water (1×75 mL) and satd. aq. NaHCO₃ (1×75 mL).The organic layer was dried, filtered and concentrated. Purification bycolumn chromatography (5% MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) yielded the title compound as aclear yellow oil (2.33 g, 59%). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 7.34 (m, 2H),7.03 (m, 2H), 4.75 (s, 0.5H), 4.22 (s, 0.5H), 3.73 (s, 1H), 3.70 (s,1H), 3.57-3.53 (m, 2H), 3.29 (dd, J=9.8, 2.6, 0.5H), 3.24 (dd, J=11.4,2.1, 0.5H), 2.98 (dd, J=9.9, 2.2, 0.5H), 2.82 (dd, J=9.8, 2.2, 0.5H),2.75 (d, J=10.5, 0.5H), 2.55 (d, J=9.8, 0.5H), 2.27 (s, 3H), 2.06 (s,1H), 1.98 (s, 2H), 1.96 (d, J=9.9, 0.5H), 1.88 (d, J=9.9, 0.5H), 1.77(d, J=9.9, 0.5H), 1.64 (d, J=10.5, 0.5H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₁₆H₂₀N₂O₃, 288.34; m/z found, 289.2 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 38: Sodium4-{[(1S,4S)-5-acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenolate

To a solution of4-{[(1S,4S)-5-acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenylacetate (2.33 g, 8.08 mmol, 1 equiv.) in CH₂Cl₂ (12.1 mL) and MeOH (8.1mL) was added a solution of NaOH (0.323 g, 8.08 mmol, 1 equiv.) in water(4.1 mL). The solution was stirred at rt for 3 h. The reaction mixturewas concentrated to afford product as an off-white solid (100%). ¹H NMR(500 MHz, CD₃OD): 7.01 (dd, J=8.8, 2.7, 2H), 6.61 (d, J=8.2, 2H), 4.63(s, 0.5H), 4.41 (s, 0.5H), 3.63-3.53 (m, 4H), 3.35 (s, 3H), 3.28 (m,0.5H), 3.19 (d, J=11.5, 0.5H), 2.91 (dd, J=10.3, 2.1, 0.5H), 2.82 (dd,J=10.2, 2.2, 0.5H), 2.67 (m, 1H), 1.94 (m, 1H), 1.76 (d, J=9.9, 0.5H),1.66 (d, J=9.9, 0.5H).

Intermediate 39: 4-(Piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenol

The title compound was prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Intermediate 35, substituting DCE for CH₂Cl₂. ¹H NMR (500MHz, CDCl₃): 7.14-7.03 (m, 2H), 6.75 (br s, 1H), 6.62-6.53 (m, 2H), 3.41(s, 2H), 2.49 (s, 4H), 1.66-1.59 (m, 4H), 1.50-1.42 (m, 2H). MS (ESI):mass calcd. for C₁₂H₁₇NO, 191.13; m/z found, 192.20 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 40: Ethyl 1-(4-hydroxybenzyl)piperidine-4-carboxylate

The title compound was prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Intermediate 35. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD): 7.23-7.13 (m,2H), 6.82-6.73 (m, 2H), 4.13 (q, J=7.1, 2H), 3.76 (s, 2H), 3.13-3.01 (m,2H), 2.58-2.37 (m, 3H), 2.04-1.97 (m, 2H), 1.88-1.71 (m, 2H), 1.24 (t,J=7.1, 3H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₁₅H₂₁NO₃, 263.15; m/z found,264.2 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 41: Ethyl1-[2-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)ethyl]piperidine-4-carboxylate

To a stirred suspension of 4-(2-bromo-ethoxy)-phenol (600 mg, 2.77 mmol)and ethyl isonipecotate (470 μL, 3.06 mmol) in CH₃CN (12 mL) was addedEt₃N (768 μL, 5.54 mmol). The resultant mixture was stirred at rtovernight and then concentrated to afford the title compound, which wasused immediately in the next step. MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₁₆H₂₃NO₄,293.16; m/z found, 294.1 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 42: 2-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine

The title compound was prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Intermediate 10. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 9.26 (s, 1H),8.59 (d, J=6.1, 1H), 7.77 (dd, J=5.5, 0.9, 1H). MS (ESI): mass calcd.for C₆H₃ClN₂S, 169.97; m/z found, 171.0 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 43: [4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methanol

The title compound was prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Intermediate 21. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.99 (s, 1H),8.45 (d, J=5.3, 1H), 7.67 (dd, J=5.3, 0.8, 1H), 7.39-7.38 (m, 2H),7.28-7.25 (m, 2H), 4.78 (s, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₁₃H₁₀N₂O₂S,258.05; m/z found, 259.00 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 44:2-[4-(Chloromethyl)phenoxyl][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine

The title compound was prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Intermediate 22. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 9.02 (s, 1H),8.65 (d, J=5.0, 1H), 8.32 (d, J=5.0, 1H), 7.54-7.52 (m, 2H), 7.38-7.36(m, 2H), 4.62 (s, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₁₃H₉ClN₂OS, 276.01;m/z found, 277.00 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 45: meso-1-(3,7-Diazabicyclo[3.3.1]non-3-yl)ethanone

To meso-3-benzyl-3,7-diazabicyclo[3.3.1]nonane (1.1 g, 5.08 mmol) inCH₂Cl₂ (51 mL) was added acetic anhydride (0.55 mL, 5.83 mmol) and Et₃N(2.13 mL, 15.3 mmol). The mixture was stirred for 16 h, diluted withCH₂Cl₂ (100 mL) and washed with water (3×50 mL) and brine (1×50 mL). Theorganic layer was dried and concentrated to yield1-(7-benzyl-3,7-diaza-bicyclo[3.3.1]non-3-yl)-ethanone (1.32 g, 100%).This intermediate (1.22 g, 4.72 mmol) was dissolved in ethanol (12 mL)and added onto a mixture of 20% palladium hydroxide (150 mg) and ethanol(10 mL). The mixture was stirred under a hydrogen balloon for 48 h,filtered through Celite, and concentrated to yield the product (794 mg,100%). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 4.58 (d, J=13.8, 1H), 3.87 (d, J=12.5,1H), 3.48-3.39 (m, 1H), 3.15-3.01 (m, 3H), 2.97 (dd, J=13.3, 2.9, 2H),2.13 (s, 3H), 1.96-1.90 (m, 1H), 1.86-1.80 (m, 1H), 1.79-1.69 (m, 3H).MS (ESI): mass calculated for C₉H₁₆N₂O, 168.13; m/z found, 169.20[M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 46: (1S,4S)-2,5-Diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane-2-carboxamideHydrochloride

This intermediate was prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Intermediate 25. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CD₃OD): 4.36 (s, 1H),3.89-3.78 (m, 2H), 3.66 (s, 2H), 3.65-3.59 (m, 1H), 3.53-3.39 (m, 2H),2.24-2.04 (m, 2H), 2.03-1.88 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calculated forC₇H₁₃N₃O, 155.11; m/z found, 156.15 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediates 47-48 were prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Intermediate 30.

Intermediate 47: 1-(3,9-Diazaspiro[5.5]undec-3-yl)ethanone Hydrochloride

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD): 3.63-3.51 (m, 4H), 3.23-3.16 (m, 4H), 2.13 (s,3H), 1.81-1.73 (m, 4H), 1.68-1.52 (m, 4H). MS (ESI): mass calculated forC₁₁H₂₀N₂O, 196.16; m/z found, 197.10 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 48: 1-[(1S,4S)-2,5-Diazabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-2-yl]ethanoneHydrochloride

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD): 4.72-4.67 (m, 0.5H), 4.26-4.20 (m, 0.5H), 3.92(dt, J=12.0, 2.6, 0.5H), 3.87-3.80 (m, 1H), 3.80-3.56 (m, 1.5H),3.55-3.39 (m, 2H), 2.76 (br s, 1H), 2.22-1.87 (m, 6H). MS (ESI): masscalculated for C₈H₁₄N₂O, 154.11; m/z found, 155.20 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 49:meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-(4-Hydroxybenzyl)-8-aza-bicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamideHydrochloride

meso-N-[(3-endo-(8-Aza-bicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl)acetamide]hydrochloride(1.552 kg, 7.58 mol) was added to a suspension of potassium carbonate(2.068 kg, 15.0 mol) in acetonitrile (19.40 kg) at room temperature. Themixture was heated to 60° C. for 2 hours, then the salts were removed byfiltration. The filter cake was washed with acetonitrile (9.312 kg) at60° C. for 30 min, before the salts were filtered off again. Theacetonitrile solutions were united and about 50% of the solvent wasremoved by distillation. 4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde (1.107 kg, 9.06 mol) wasadded to the residue at room temperature, followed by acetic acid (0.449kg, 7.48 mol). When sodium triacetoxyborohydride (1.836 kg, 8.66 mol)was added to the resulting brown solution a temperature rise of 5° C.was observed. The reaction mixture was heated to 70° C. until thereaction was complete (about 5 h, monitoring by HPLC). The reactionmixture was then cooled to 20° C. and isopropanol (12.882 kg) was addedwithin 40 min. The mixture was stirred at room temperature overnight,then 13.90 kg of the solvent were distilled off. Isopropanol (12.882 kg)was added and another 10.26 kg solvent were distilled off. The resultingthick suspension was filtered and the filter cake washed withisopropanol (5.0 kg). The reddish-orange filtrate was heated to 45° C.and hydrochloric acid (HCl 37% aq.) (0.817 kg, 8.28 mol) was addeddropwise within 20 min (until pH 2-3), resulting in the crystallizationof the product. The mixture was kept at 40-45° C. for 1 h, beforeacetone (6.0 kg) was added. After cooling to 0° C., the product wasisolated by filtration, washed with a mixture of acetone (1.5 kg) andisopropanol (1.5 kg) and dried in vacuo at 70° C. Yield: 2.35 kgyellowish solid (96%).

Intermediates 50-51 were prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Intermediate 35, substituting 4-acetoxybenzaldehyde for4-hydroxybenzaldehyde.

Intermediate 50:meso-4-{[(3-endo)-3-(Acetylamino)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]methyl}phenylAcetate

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 7.37 (d, J=8.6, 2H), 7.05-6.99 (m, 2H),5.83-5.72 (m, 1H), 4.11 (q, J=7.1, 1H), 3.48 (s, 2H), 3.24-3.15 (m, 2H),2.29 (s, 3H), 2.25-2.07 (m, 5H), 1.95 (s, 3H), 1.80-1.69 (m, 2H), 1.59(s, 1H). MS (ESI): mass calculated for C₁₈H₂₄N₂O₃, 316.18; m/z found,317.20 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 51: 4-[(4-Carbamoylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl Acetate

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 7.33 (d, J=8.5, 2H), 7.06-7.02 (m, 2H),5.58-5.20 (m, 2H), 3.50 (d, J=7.9, 2H), 2.98-2.90 (m, 2H), 2.31 (s, 3H),2.22-2.10 (m, 1H), 2.01 (td, J=11.6, 2.4, 2H), 1.88 (d, J=12.8, 2H),1.76 (ddd, J=15.5, 12.3, 3.6, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calculated forC₁₅H₂₀N₂O₃, 276.15; m/z found, 277.10 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediates 52-53 were prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Intermediate 38.

Intermediate 52: Sodiummeso-4-{[(3-endo)-3-(acetylamino)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]methyl}phenolate

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CD₃OD): 7.10-7.06 (m, 2H), 6.68-6.63 (m, 2H), 3.85 (t,J=7.1, 1H), 3.39 (s, 2H), 3.19-3.14 (m, 2H), 2.16-2.05 (m, 5H),1.94-1.87 (m, 4H), 1.66 (d, J=13.8, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calculated forC₁₆H₂₂N₂O₂ (phenol), 274.17; m/z found, 275.10 [M+H]⁺.

Intermediate 53: Sodium 4-[(4-carbamoylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenolate

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CD₃OD): 7.05-7.01 (m, 2H), 6.68-6.63 (m, 2H), 3.40 (s,2H), 2.98-2.91 (m, 2H), 2.24-2.15 (m, 1H), 2.02 (td, J=11.8, 2.7, 2H),1.83-1.67 (m, 4H). MS (ESI): mass calculated for C₁₃H₁₈N₂O₂ (phenol),234.14; m/z found, 235.10 [M+H]⁺.

Example 12-(4-{2-[4-(Pyrimidin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

To a solution of2-[4-(2-bromoethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine (131 mg, 0.37mmol) and 2-(piperidin-4-yloxy)-pyrimidine (80 mg, 0.45 mmol, 1.2equiv.) in CH₃CN (1.9 mL) was added N,N-diisopropylethylamine (97 μL,0.56 mmol, 1.5 equiv.). The resulting solution was allowed to stir at70° C. for 18 h. The solution was then cooled to rt, filtered andpurified using preparative reverse phase HPLC to afford the desiredproduct as a yellow-brown solid (64 mg, 38%). ¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃):8.58-8.54 (m, 1H), 8.52-8.48 (m, 2H), 8.01-7.96 (m, 1H), 7.34-7.30 (m,2H), 7.18 (dd, J=6.7, 4.8, 1H), 6.96 (d, J=8.1, 2H), 6.92-6.87 (m, 1H),5.14-5.04 (m, 1H), 4.14 (t, J=5.6, 2H), 2.96-2.88 (m, 2H), 2.86 (t,J=5.5, 2H), 2.56-2.46 (m, 2H), 2.16-2.04 (m, 2H), 2.01-1.90 (m, 2H). MS(ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₃H₂₃N₅O₃S, 449.15; m/z found, 450.1 [M+H]⁺.

Examples 2-13 were prepared using methods analogous to those describedfor Example 1.

Example 22-{4-[2-(1,3-Dihydro-2H-isoindol-2-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 7.99 (dd, J=7.9,1.6, 1H), 7.36-7.30 (m, 2H), 7.24-7.16 (m, 5H), 7.02-6.98 (m, 2H), 4.21(t, J=5.7, 2H), 4.08 (s, 4H), 3.20 (t, J=5.7, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd.for C₂₂H₁₉N₃O₂S, 389.12; m/z found, 390.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 32-(4-{2-[4-(Phenylsulfanyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.58 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.01 (dd, J=7.9,1.7, 1H), 7.47-7.41 (m, 2H), 7.34-7.29 (m, 4H), 7.27-7.24 (m, 1H), 7.21(dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 6.98-6.93 (m, 2H), 4.12 (t, J=5.6, 2H), 3.18-3.08(m, 1H), 3.03-2.94 (m, 2H), 2.83 (t, J=5.9, 2H), 2.32-2.22 (m, 2H),2.06-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.79-1.67 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₅H₂₅N₃O₂S₂, 463.14; m/z found, 464.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 42-(4-{2-[4-(Pyridin-3-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.34-8.30 (m, 1H),8.23-8.18 (m, 1H), 7.99 (dd, J=7.9, 1.6, 1H), 7.35-7.29 (m, 2H),7.22-7.16 (m, 3H), 6.99-6.93 (m, 2H), 4.43-4.33 (m, 1H), 4.14 (t, J=5.8,2H), 2.91-2.82 (m, 4H), 2.54-2.44 (m, 2H), 2.09-1.98 (m, 2H), 1.93-1.83(m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₄H₂₄N₄O₃S, 448.16; m/z found, 449.1[M+H]⁺.

Example 54-Pyridin-2-yl-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.54-8.52 (m, 1H),7.99 (dd, J=7.9, 1.6, 1H), 7.76-7.68 (m, 1H), 7.41 (d, J=8.0, 1H),7.35-7.30 (m, 2H), 7.24-7.16 (m, 2H), 7.02-6.96 (m, 2H), 5.26 (s, 1H),4.19 (t, J=5.9, 2H), 3.02-2.89 (m, 4H), 2.77-2.68 (m, 2H), 2.19-2.09 (m,2H), 1.72-1.62 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₄H₂₄N₄O₃S, 448.16;m/z found, 449.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 62-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 7.99 (dd, J=7.9,1.7, 1H), 7.34-7.31 (m, 2H), 7.18 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 7.14-7.09 (m,3H), 7.05-7.02 (m, 1H), 7.00-6.96 (m, 2H), 4.22 (t, J=5.9, 2H), 3.79 (s,2H), 3.00 (t, J=5.9, 2H), 2.96-2.92 (m, 2H), 2.92-2.88 (m, 2H). MS(ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₃H₂₁N₃O₂S, 403.14; m/z found, 404.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 71-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 7.99 (dd, J=7.9,1.7, 1H), 7.32-7.29 (m, 2H), 7.18 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 7.08-7.04 (m,1H), 6.97-6.91 (m, 3H), 6.64 (d, J=8.0, 1H), 6.59 (dd, J=7.7, 6.9, 1H),4.17 (t, J=6.1, 2H), 3.71 (t, J=6.1, 2H), 3.45-3.42 (m, 2H), 2.77 (t,J=6.4, 2H), 2.01-1.92 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₃H₂₁N₃O₂S,403.14; m/z found, 404.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 82-{4-[2-(4-Phenoxypiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 7.99 (dd, J=7.9,1.6, 1H), 7.34-7.29 (m, 2H), 7.30-7.27 (m, 2H), 7.18 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8,1H), 6.98-6.95 (m, 2H), 6.95-6.90 (m, 3H), 4.38-4.29 (m, 1H), 4.13 (t,J=5.8, 2H), 2.91-2.80 (m, 4H), 2.52-2.41 (m, 2H), 2.07-1.97 (m, 2H),1.91-1.81 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₅H₂₅N₃O₃S, 447.16; m/zfound, 448.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 92-[4-(2-Pyrrolidin-1-ylethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 7.99 (dd, J=7.9,1.7, 1H), 7.33-7.28 (m, 2H), 7.18 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 6.99-6.93 (m,2H), 4.16-4.09 (m, 2H), 2.96-2.87 (m, 2H), 2.68-2.59 (m, 4H), 1.84-1.78(m, 4H) MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₁₈H₁₉N₃O₂S, 341.12; m/z found, 342.1[M+H]⁺.

Example 102-[4-(2-Piperidin-1-ylethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 7.99 (dd, J=7.9,1.7, 1H), 7.33-7.28 (m, 2H), 7.18 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 6.98-6.92 (m,2H), 4.16-4.07 (m, 2H), 2.84-2.74 (m, 2H), 2.58-2.49 (m, 4H), 1.65-1.58(m, 4H), 1.50-1.40 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₁₉H₂₁N₃O₂S,355.14; m/z found, 356.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 112-[4-(2-Morpholin-4-ylethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.55 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 7.99 (dd, J=7.9,1.7, 1H), 7.34-7.29 (m, 2H), 7.18 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 6.98-6.92 (m,2H), 4.16-4.10 (m, 2H), 3.77-3.71 (m, 4H), 2.85-2.77 (m, 2H), 2.64-2.55(m, 4H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₁₈H₁₉N₃O₃S, 357.12; m/z found, 358.1[M+H]⁺.

Example 122-(4-{2-[4-(Pyridin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}-phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.58-8.53 (m, 1H), 8.15-8.10 (m, 1H), 8.01-7.96(m, 1H), 7.57-7.52 (m, 1H), 7.35-7.29 (m, 2H), 7.18 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8,1H), 6.99-6.93 (m, 2H), 6.85-6.80 (m, 1H), 6.71 (d, J=8.3, 1H),5.15-5.05 (m, 1H), 4.18-4.10 (m, 2H), 2.93-2.81 (m, 4H), 2.54-2.45 (m,2H), 2.13-2.02 (m, 2H), 1.92-1.80 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₄H₂₄N₄O₃S, 448.16; m/z found, 449.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 132-(4-{2-[4-(Pyridin-4-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.43-8.39 (m, 2H),7.99 (dd, J=7.9, 1.6, 1H), 7.34-7.30 (m, 2H), 7.19 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H),6.99-6.94 (m, 2H), 6.82-6.77 (m, 2H), 4.49-4.40 (m, 1H), 4.17-4.10 (m,2H), 2.90-2.82 (m, 4H), 2.55-2.46 (m, 2H), 2.09-1.99 (m, 2H), 1.93-1.83(m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₄H₂₄N₄O₃S, 448.16; m/z found, 449.1[M+H]⁺.

Examples 14-16 were prepared using methods analogous to those describedfor Example 1, substituting the reaction conditions of Cs₂CO₃ in CH₃CNat 75° C. for N,N-diisopropylethylamine in CH₃CN at 50-70° C.

Example 142-(4-{2-[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]ipyridine

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.58 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.02 (ddd, J=7.9,1.6, 0.9, 1H), 7.36-7.31 (m, 2H), 7.21 (ddd, J=7.9, 4.8, 0.9, 1H),6.98-6.94 (m, 2H), 4.79 (s, 0.5H), 4.25 (s, 0.5H), 4.12-4.05 (m, 2H),3.76-3.68 (m, 1.5H), 3.63 (dd, J=9.5, 1.2, 0.5H), 3.37 (dd, J=9.5, 2.2,0.5H), 3.31 (dd, J=11.5, 1.9, 0.5H), 3.22 (dd, J=9.6, 2.2, 0.5H),3.07-2.95 (m, 2.5H), 2.82 (dd, J=9.7, 0.9, 0.5H), 2.67 (dd, J=9.6, 1.3,0.5H), 2.11 (s, 1.5H), 2.03-1.98 (m, 2H), 1.92 (d, J=10.0, 0.5H), 1.83(d, J=9.7, 0.5H), 1.72 (d, J=9.9, 0.5H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₁H₂₂N₄O₃S, 410.14; m/z found, 411.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 15(1S,4S)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.55 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.00 (dd, J=8.0,1.7, 1H), 7.34-7.28 (m, 2H), 7.19 (dd, J=8.0, 4.9, 1H), 6.97-6.91 (m,2H), 4.50-4.24 (m, 3H), 4.08 (t, J=5.6, 2H), 3.68 (s, 1H), 3.52 (d,J=8.6, 1H), 3.24 (dd, J=8.9, 2.1, 1H), 3.11-2.93 (m, 3H), 2.80 (d,J=9.6, 1H), 1.91 (d, J=9.6, 1H), 1.77 (d, J=9.5, 1H). MS (ESI): masscalcd. for C₂₀H₂₁N₅O₃S, 411.14; m/z found, 412.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 16meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.00 (dd, J=7.9,1.6, 1H), 7.35-7.28 (m, 2H), 7.19 (dd, J=7.9, 4.6, 1H), 6.98-6.92 (m,2H), 5.81 (d, J=6.1, 1H), 4.15-4.05 (m, 3H), 3.33 (s, 2H), 2.78 (t,J=6.2, 2H), 2.30-2.19 (m, 2H), 2.16-2.07 (m, 2H), 1.97 (s, 3H),1.82-1.73 (m, 2H), 1.71-1.62 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₃H₂₆N₄O₃S, 438.17; m/z found, 439.2 [M+H]⁺.

Examples 17-21 were prepared using methods analogous to those describedfor Example 1, substituting the reaction conditions of DMF at 50-80° C.for CH₃CN at 70° C.

Example 17meso-N-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.58 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.02 (dd, J=7.9,1.6, 1H), 7.36-7.31 (m, 2H), 7.21 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 6.99-6.94 (m,2H), 5.23 (d, J=7.8, 1H), 4.22-4.08 (m, 3H), 3.39-3.35 (m, 2H), 2.82 (t,J=6.1, 2H), 2.08-1.98 (m, 2H), 1.95 (s, 3H), 1.88-1.82 (m, 2H),1.79-1.73 (m, 2H), 1.53 (dt, J=12.5, 2.2, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₃H₂₆N₄O₃S, 438.17; m/z found, 439.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 182-{4-[2-(5-Acetylhexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.01-7.98 (m, 1H),7.34-7.29 (m, 2H), 7.19 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 6.97-6.92 (m, 2H), 4.10(t, J=5.7, 2H), 3.73-3.62 (m, 2H), 3.49-3.43 (m, 1H), 3.37-3.31 (m, 1H),2.96-2.78 (m, 6H), 2.58-2.51 (m, 2H), 2.05 (s, 3H). MS (ESI): masscalcd. for C₂₂H₂₄N₄O₃S, 424.16; m/z found, 425.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 195-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamide

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.55 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.01-7.98 (m, 1H),7.34-7.29 (m, 2H), 7.19 (dd, J=7.9, 4.9, 1H), 6.98-6.92 (m, 2H), 4.39(br s, 2H), 4.10 (t, J=5.7, 2H), 3.63-3.54 (m, 2H), 3.32-3.25 (m, 2H),2.94-2.79 (m, 6H), 2.59-2.52 (m, 2H).

MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₁H₂₃N₅O₃S, 425.15; m/z found, 426.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 202-(4-{2-[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]}pyridine

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.39 (dd, J=4.7, 1.2, 1H), 7.93 (dd, J=8.2,1.5, 1H), 7.34-7.23 (m, 3H), 7.02-6.92 (m, 2H), 4.77 (s, 0.5H), 4.23 (s,0.5H), 4.14-3.96 (m, 2H), 3.75-3.64 (m, 1.5H), 3.60 (d, J=9.5, 0.5H),3.34 (dd, J=9.5, 2.2, 0.5H), 3.29 (dd, J=11.6, 2.0, 0.5H), 3.20 (dd,J=9.6, 2.1, 0.5H), 3.07-2.93 (m, 2.5H), 2.81 (d, J=9.7, 0.5H), 2.65 (d,J=9.5, 0.5H), 2.12-1.94 (m, 3.5H), 1.89 (d, J=10.0, 0.5H), 1.81 (d,J=8.6, 0.5H), 1.69 (d, J=10.0, 0.5H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₁H₂₂N₄O₃S, 410.14; m/z found, 411.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 21(1S,4S)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy}ethyl]-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.39 (dd, J=4.8, 1.5, 1H), 7.93 (dd, J=8.1,1.5, 1H), 7.32 (dd, J=8.2, 4.8, 1H), 7.29-7.24 (m, 2H), 6.99-6.93 (m,2H), 4.50-4.22 (m, 3H), 4.12-4.03 (m, 2H), 3.69 (s, 1H), 3.54 (d, J=8.5,1H), 3.25 (dd, J=8.9, 2.1, 1H), 3.11-2.94 (m, 3H), 2.81 (d, J=9.4, 1H),1.92 (d, J=9.8, 1H), 1.77 (d, J=9.5, 1H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₀H₂₁N₅O₃S, 411.14; m/z found, 412.1 [M+H]⁺.

Examples 22-26 were prepared using methods analogous to those describedfor Example 1, substituting the reaction conditions of DMF at rt forCH₃CN at 70° C.

Example 224-Phenyl-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.51 (d, J=2.6, 1H), 8.33 (d, J=2.6, 1H), 7.53(d, J=7.27, 2H), 7.41-7.27 (m, 5H), 7.00 (d, J=9.1, 2H), 4.21 (t, J=5.7,2H), 3.03-2.93 (m, 4H), 2.72 (t, J=11.2, 2H), 2.33-2.19 (m, 3H), 1.81(d, J=11.9, 1H), 1.63 (s, 1H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₄H₂₄N₄O₃S,448.16; m/z found, 449.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 232-{4-[2-(4-Benzylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.51 (d, J=2.6, 1H), 8.33 (d, J=2.6, 1H),7.30-7.27 (m, 2H), 7.19 (t, J=7.4, 1H), 7.14 (d, J=7.0, 2H), 6.95 (d,J=9.1, 2H), 6.80 (d, J=9.0, 1H), 6.77 (d, J=9.0, 1H), 4.23 (t, J=6.3,1H), 4.15 (t, J=5.7, 2H), 3.61 (t, J=6.3, 1H), 3.11-3.02 (m, 2H), 2.87(s, 2H), 2.55 (d, J=7.2, 2H), 2.18-2.09 (m, 2H), 1.68 (d, J=12.9, 2H),1.57 (s, 1H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₅H₂₆N₄O₂S, 446.18; m/z found,447.2 [M+H]

Example 241-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.51 (d, J=2.6, 1H), 8.34 (d, J=2.6, 1H), 7.82(s, 1H), 7.70 (d, J=7.9, 1H), 7.53 (d, J=7.6, 1H), 7.48 (t, J=7.8, 1H),7.31 (d, J=9.0, 2H), 7.00 (d, J=9.0, 2H), 4.21 (t, J=5.6, 2H), 3.04-2.97(m, 4H), 2.73 (t, J=11.5, 2H), 2.33-2.20 (m, 2H), 1.80 (d, J=12.2, 2H),1.63 (s, 1H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₅H₂₃F₃N₄O₃S, 516.14; m/zfound, 517.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 254-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.51 (d, J=2.6, 1H), 8.34 (d, J=2.6, 1H), 7.46(d, J=8.6, 2H), 7.35-7.29 (m, 4H), 6.99 (d, J=9.1, 2H), 4.23-4.16 (m,2H), 3.02-2.92 (m, 4H), 2.69 (t, J=11.3, 2H), 2.26-2.16 (m, 2H), 1.77(d, J=12.3, 2H), 1.63 (s, 1H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₄H₂₃ClN₄O₃S,482.12; m/z found, 483.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 261-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.47 (d, J=2.6, 1H), 8.29 (d, J=2.6, 1H), 7.30(d, J=9.0, 2H), 6.96 (d, J=9.0, 2H), 5.28 (s, 2H), 4.17-4.09 (m, 2H),3.08-3.00 (m, 2H), 2.86-2.79 (m, 2H), 2.31-2.14 (m, 3H), 1.94-1.75 (m,4H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₁₉H₂₁N₅O₃S, 399.14; m/z found, 400.1[M+H]⁺.

Examples 27-42 were prepared using methods analogous to those describedfor Example 1, substituting DMF for CH₃CN.

Example 274-Phenyl-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.6, 1.7, 1H), 8.00 (dd, J=7.9,1.7, 1H), 7.53 (d, J=7.2, 2H), 7.40-7.28 (m, 5H), 7.19 (dd, J=7.9, 4.9,1H), 6.98 (d, J=9.1, 2H), 4.17 (t, J=5.9, 2H), 2.92 (t, J=5.9, 4H),2.70-2.61 (m, 2H), 2.28-2.16 (m, 2H), 1.84-1.75 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): masscalcd. for C₂₅H₂₅N₃O₃S, 447.16; m/z found, 448.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 282-{4-[2-(4-Benzylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 7.99 (dd, J=7.9,1.7, 1H), 7.32-7.28 (m, 4H), 7.22-7.12 (m, 4H), 6.94 (d, J=9.1, 2H),4.11 (t, J=5.9, 2H), 3.04-2.93 (m, 2H), 2.85-2.74 (m, 2H), 2.55 (d,J=7.0, 2H), 2.14-2.01 (m, 2H), 1.71-1.62 (m, 2H), 1.47-1.22 (m, 3H). MS(ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₆H₂₇N₃O₂S, 445.18; m/z found, 446.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 292-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-4-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.52 (d, J=6.1, 2H),8.00 (dd, J=7.9, 1.6, 1H), 7.33 (d, J=9.1, 2H), 7.20 (dd, J=7.9, 4.9,1H), 7.16 (d, J=6.1, 2H), 6.97 (d, J=9.1, 2H), 4.16 (t, J=5.8, 2H),3.21-3.11 (m, 2H), 2.94-2.84 (m, 2H), 2.59-2.48 (m, 1H), 2.34-2.20 (m,2H), 1.92-1.82 (m, 4H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₄H₂₄N₄O₂S, 432.16;m/z found, 433.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 304-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.00 (dd, J=7.9,1.7, 1H), 7.46 (d, J=8.7, 2H), 7.32 (d, J=8.9, 4H), 7.19 (dd, J=7.9,4.6, 1H), 6.98 (d, J=9.1, 2H), 4.17 (t, J=5.8, 2H), 2.94-2.89 (m, 4H),2.68-2.59 (m, 2H), 2.23-2.12 (m, 2H), 1.80-1.72 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): masscalcd. for C₂₅H₂₄ClN₃O₃S, 481.12; m/z found, 482.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 311-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.00 (dd, J=7.9,1.7, 1H), 7.31 (d, J=9.1, 2H), 7.19 (dd, J=7.9, 4.9, 1H), 6.96 (d,J=9.1, 2H), 5.50 (s, 1H), 5.32 (s, 1H), 4.12 (t, J=5.8, 2H), 3.11-3.01(m, 2H), 2.82 (t, J=5.8, 2H), 2.24-2.13 (m, 3H), 1.97-1.88 (m, 2H),1.85-1.72 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₀H₂₂N₄O₃S, 398.14; m/zfound, 399.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 321-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.9, 1.7, 1H), 8.00 (dd, J=7.9,1.7, 1H), 7.32 (d, J=9.1, 2H), 7.19 (dd, J=7.9, 4.9, 1H), 6.95 (d,J=9.1, 2H), 4.11 (t, J=5.8, 2H), 3.37 (t, J=7.0, 2H), 3.11-3.03 (m, 2H),2.83 (t, J=5.8, 2H), 2.40 (t, J=8.1, 2H), 2.30-2.21 (m, 2H), 2.04 (d,J=7.9, 1H), 2.00 (d, J=7.7, 1H), 1.83-1.73 (m, 2H), 1.72-1.63 (m, 2H),1.30-1.22 (m, 1H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₃H₂₆N₄O₃S, 438.17; m/zfound, 439.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 331-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.54 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 7.96 (dd, J=7.9,1.6, 1H), 7.81 (s, 1H), 7.69 (d, J=7.8, 1H), 7.51 (d, J=7.6, 1H), 7.44(t, J=7.8, 1H), 7.32 (d, J=9.1, 2H), 7.15 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 6.96 (d,J=9.1, 2H), 4.16 (t, J=5.8, 2H), 2.93-2.86 (m, 4H), 2.70-2.62 (m, 2H),2.24-2.16 (m, 2H), 1.79-1.74 (m, 2H), 1.61 (s, 1H). MS (ESI): masscalcd. for C₂₆H₂₄F₃N₃O₃S, 515.15; m/z found, 516.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 342-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-2-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56-8.50 (m, 2H), 7.95 (dd, J=7.9, 1.6, 1H),7.59-7.54 (m, 1H), 7.31 (d, J=9.0, 2H), 7.17-7.13 (m, 2H), 7.08-7.04 (m,1H), 6.96 (d, J=9.0, 2H), 4.15 (t, J=6.0, 2H), 3.15-3.06 (m, 2H), 2.85(t, J=6.0, 2H), 2.76-2.69 (m, 1H), 2.35-2.27 (m, 2H), 1.99-1.85 (m, 4H).MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₄H₂₄N₄O₂S, 432.16; m/z found, 433.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 351-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}pipiperidine-4-carboxamide

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.39 (d, J=3.4, 1H), 7.99 (d, J=6.8, 1H), 7.47(dd, J=8.1, 4.8, 1H), 7.33 (d, J=9.0, 2H), 7.07 (d, J=9.0, 2H),4.22-4.16 (m, 2H), 3.15-3.07 (m, 2H), 2.88-2.81 (m, 2H), 2.31-2.17 (m,3H), 1.87-1.75 (m, 4H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₀H₂₂N₄O₃S, 398.14;m/z found, 399.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 36N-Benzyl-N-methyl-2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethanamine

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 7.98 (dd, J=7.9,1.7, 1H), 7.37-7.23 (m, 7H), 7.18 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 6.95-6.90 (m,2H), 4.10 (t, J=5.9, 2H), 3.63 (s, 2H), 2.85 (t, J=5.9, 2H), 2.36 (s,3H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₂H₂₁N₃O₂S, 391.14; m/z found, 392.1[M+H]⁺.

Example 371-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.38 (dd, J=4.7, 1.5, 1H), 7.92 (dd, J=8.1,1.5, 1H), 7.82 (s, 1H), 7.70 (d, J=7.8, 1H), 7.52 (d, J=7.7, 1H), 7.47(t, J=7.7, 1H), 7.32 (dd, J=8.1, 4.8, 1H), 7.29-7.24 (m, 2H), 7.05-6.95(m, 2H), 4.17 (t, J=5.8, 2H), 3.01-2.86 (m, 4H), 2.65 (dt, J=12.2, 2.5,2H), 2.21 (dt, J=13.4, 4.6, 2H), 1.83-1.71 (m, 3H).

MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₆H₂₄F₃N₃O₃S, 515.15; m/z found, 516.1[M+H]⁺.

Example 382-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-2-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.59-8.49 (m, 1H), 8.38 (dd, J=4.8, 1.5, 1H),7.92 (dd, J=8.1, 1.5, 1H), 7.61 (dt, J=7.7, 1.8, 1H), 7.31 (dd, J=8.1,4.8, 1H), 7.29-7.23 (m, 2H), 7.22-7.16 (m, 1H), 7.11 (ddd, J=7.4, 4.8,1.0, 1H), 7.02-6.96 (m, 2H), 4.16 (t, J=6.0, 2H), 3.19-3.08 (m, 2H),2.87 (t, J=6.0, 2H), 2.74 (tt, J=12.1, 3.8, 1H), 2.29 (dt, J=11.8, 2.4,2H), 2.05-1.94 (m, 2H), 1.89 (ddd, J=25.2, 12.5, 3.7, 2H). MS (ESI):mass calcd. for C₂₄H₂₄N₄O₂S, 432.16; m/z found, 433.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 394-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.38 (dd, J=4.8, 1.5, 1H), 7.98 (dd, J=8.1, 1.51H), 7.54-7.47 (m, 2H), 7.45 (dd, J=8.1, 4.8, 1H), 7.38-7.25 (m, 4H),7.11-7.06 (m, 2H), 4.22 (t, J=5.5, 2H), 2.98-2.85 (m, 4H), 2.74-2.67 (m,2H), 2.15 (dt, J=13.5, 4.4, 2H), 1.74 (d, J=14.1, 2H). MS (ESI): masscalcd. for C₂₅H₂₄N₃O₃SCl, 481.12; m/z found, 482.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 404-Phenyl-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.38 (dd, J=4.8, 1.5, 1H), 7.92 (dd, J=8.1,1.5, 1H), 7.56-7.48 (m, 2H), 7.39-7.34 (m, 2H), 7.31 (dd, J=8.1, 4.8,1H), 7.29-7.25 (m, 3H), 7.03-6.98 (m, 2H), 4.18 (t, J=5.9, 2H),2.95-2.86 (m, 4H), 2.66 (dt, J=12.1, 2.5, 2H), 2.21 (dt, J=13.4, 4.5,2H), 1.83-1.74 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₅H₂₅N₃O₃S, 447.16;m/z found, 448.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 412-(4-{2-[4-(2-Methoxyphenyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.39 (dd, J=4.8, 1.5, 1H), 7.93 (dd, J=8.1,1.5, 1H), 7.31 (dd, J=8.1, 4.8, 1H), 7.29-7.24 (m, 2H), 7.22 (dd, J=7.6,1.5, 1H), 7.19-7.15 (m, 1H), 7.02-6.97 (m, 2H), 6.95-6.91 (m, 1H),6.87-6.84 (m, 1H), 4.17 (t, J=6.0, 2H), 3.83 (s, 3H), 3.12 (d, J=3.1,2H), 3.04-2.93 (m, 1H), 2.87 (t, J=6.0, 2H), 2.30 (dt, J=11.4, 3.1, 2H),1.90-1.70 (m, 4H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₆H₂₇N₃O₃S, 461.18; m/zfound, 462.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 422-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-4-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.51 (dd, J=4.5, 1.6, 2H), 8.39 (dd, J=4.5,1.5, 1H), 7.92 (dd, J=8.1, 1.5, 1H), 7.31 (dd, J=8.1, 4.7, 1H),7.29-7.25 (m, 2H), 7.15 (dd, J=4.6, 1.5, 2H), 7.01-6.96 (m, 2H), 4.16(t, J=5.8, 2H), 3.22-3.05 (m, 2H), 2.87 (t, J=5.8, 2H), 2.52 (tt,J=11.7, 4.0, 1H), 2.27 (dt, J=11.6, 2.7, 2H), 1.91-1.74 (m, 4H). MS(ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₄H₂₄N₄O₂S, 432.16; m/z found, 433.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 431-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one

The title compound was prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Example 1, with the addition of sodium iodide (1 equiv.)as well as an extra equivalent of N,N-diisopropylethylamine and theappropriate amine. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.40 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H),7.94 (dd, J=8.1, 1.6, 1H), 7.33 (dd, J=8.1, 4.8, 1H), 7.29-7.27 (m, 2H),6.98 (d, J=9.1, 2H), 4.12 (t, J=5.7, 2H), 3.36 (t, J=7.0, 2H), 3.11-3.05(m, 2H), 2.96 (s, 1H), 2.89 (s, 1H), 2.84 (t, J=5.7, 2H), 2.40 (t,J=8.1, 2H), 2.30-2.22 (m, 2H), 2.03-1.97 (m, 2H), 1.84-1.73 (m, 3H). MS(ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₃H₂₆N₄O₃S, 438.17; m/z found, 439.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 441-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxylicAcid

To a stirred solution of ethyl1-[2-(4-hydroxyphenoxy)ethyl]piperidine-4-carboxylate (400 mg, 1.37mmol) and 2-chloro[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine (231 mg, 1.37 mmol) inDMF (6 mL) was added Cs₂CO₃ (887 mg, 2.73 mmol). The resultant darkred-orange suspension was stirred at rt for 1 h. The reaction mixturewas concentrated, and the residue re-dissolved in CH₂Cl₂ (10 mL) andfiltered. To a solution of this crude material in isopropyl alcohol wasadded 1 N KOH (1 equiv.). The mixture was allowed to stir at rt for 2 hand then poured into water and basified to pH 9. The resultant solutionwas extracted with a 1:1 solution of CHCl₃/isopropyl alcohol. Thecombined organic extracts were dried, filtered, and concentrated toafford the title compound (39% over two steps). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,DMSO-d₆): 8.43 (dd, J=4.8, 1.5, 1H), 8.07 (dd, J=8.2, 1.5, 1H), 7.50(dd, J=8.2, 4.8, 1H), 7.44-7.34 (m, 2H), 7.10-7.04 (m, 2H), 4.11 (t,J=5.8, 2H), 2.94-2.82 (m, 2H), 2.70 (t, J=5.8, 2H), 2.27-2.15 (m, 1H),2.15-2.04 (m, 2H), 1.85-1.71 (m, 2H), 1.64-1.47 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): masscalcd. for C₂₀H₂₁N₃O₄S, 399.13; m/z found, 400.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 45(1S,4S)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide

To a solution of 2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethylmethanesulfonate (100 mg, 0.29 mmol, 1.0 equiv.) and(1S,4S)-2-acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane (48 mg, 0.34 mmol, 1.2equiv.) in CH₃CN (3 mL) was added K₂CO₃ (39 mg, 0.29 mmol, 1.0 equiv.).The solution was stirred at 80° C. for 16 h and then cooled to rt.Purification by preparative reverse phase HPLC produced a white solid(16%). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.57 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.03 (dd,J=7.9, 1.7, 1H), 7.36-7.28 (m, 4H), 7.22 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 4.32 (s,2H), 3.61 (s, 1H), 3.23 (dd, J=8.8, 2.1, 1H), 3.02 (dd, J=9.5, 2.0, 1H),3.53-3.46 (m, 1H), 2.90-2.77 (m, 4H), 2.73 (d, J=9.4, 1H), 1.92 (d,J=9.6, 1H), 1.77 (d, J=9.3, 1H), 1.62 (s, 1H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₀H₂₁N₅O₂S, 395.14; m/z found, 396.1 [M+H]⁺.

Examples 46-65 were prepared using methods analogous to those describedfor Example 45.

Example 461-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.01 (dd, J=7.9,1.7, 1H), 7.35-7.30 (m, 2H), 7.30-7.26 (m, 2H), 7.20 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8,1H), 4.10-3.97 (m, 1H), 3.38 (t, J=7.0, 2H), 3.11-3.03 (m, 2H),2.88-2.79 (m, 2H), 2.67-2.57 (m, 2H), 2.41 (t, J=8.1, 2H), 2.22-2.10 (m,2H), 2.07-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.82-1.65 (m, 4H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₃H₂₆N₄O₂S, 422.18; m/z found, 423.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 474-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.6, 1.6, 1H), 8.01 (dd, J=7.9,1.7, 1H), 7.50-7.44 (m, 2H), 7.37-7.28 (m, 6H), 7.20 (dd, J=7.93, 4.85,1H), 2.98-2.83 (m, 4H), 2.74-2.66 (m, 2H), 2.60-2.47 (m, 2H), 2.24-2.09(m, 2H), 1.84-1.71 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₅H₂₄ClN₃O₂S,465.13; m/z found, 466.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 482-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-2-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.60-8.53 (m, 2H), 8.03 (dd, J=7.9, 1.5, 1H),7.68-7.62 (m, 1H), 7.37-7.30 (m, 4H), 7.25-7.19 (m, 2H), 7.16-7.12 (m,1H), 3.23-3.14 (m, 2H), 2.95-2.86 (m, 2H), 2.82-2.72 (m, 1H), 2.71-2.64(m, 2H), 2.26-2.16 (m, 2H), 2.07-1.99 (m, 2H), 1.95-1.84 (m, 2H). MS(ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₄H₂₄N₄OS, 416.17; m/z found, 417.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 49meso-N-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.01 (dd, J=7.9,1.6, 1H), 7.34-7.27 (m, 4H), 7.20 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 5.19 (d, J=8.4,1H), 4.23-4.07 (m, 1H), 3.31 (s, 2H), 2.80 (dd, J=9.3, 6.6, 2H), 2.61(dd, J=9.1, 6.5, 2H), 2.03-1.89 (m, 5H), 1.88-1.78 (m, 2H), 1.72 (d,J=7.9, 2H), 1.47 (dd, J=12.7, 2.1, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₃H₂₆N₄O₂S, 422.18; m/z found, 423.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 50meso-1-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]urea

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.9, 1.6, 1H), 8.06 (dd, J=7.9,1.6, 1H), 7.37-7.28 (m, 4H), 7.24 (dd, J=7.9, 4.9, 1H), 5.16 (d, J=8.0,1H), 4.39 (s, 2H), 3.94 (s, 1H), 3.34 (s, 2H), 2.82 (dd, J=9.0, 6.5,2H), 2.68 (dd, J=9.0, 6.6, 2H), 2.01-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.87-1.77 (m, 2H),1.72 (q, J=6.5, 2H), 1.53 (t, J=11.0, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₂H₂₅N₅O₂S, 423.17; m/z found, 424.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 512-(4-{2-[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.40 (ddd, J=4.8, 1.5, 1.0, 1H), 7.93 (dd,J=8.1, 1.5, 1H), 7.33 (ddd, J=8.1, 4.8, 1.0, 1H), 7.30-7.27 (m, 4H),4.77 (s, 0.5H), 4.22 (s, 0.5H), 3.68 (dd, J=11.4, 1.5, 0.5H), 3.59 (s,1H), 3.58-3.53 (m, 0.5H), 3.49 (d, J=3.8, 0.5H), 3.31 (dd, J=9.4, 2.2,0.5H), 3.26 (dd, J=11.4, 1.9, 0.5H), 3.11 (dd, J=9.5, 2.1, 0.5H), 2.95(dd, J=9.6, 2.2, 0.5H), 2.89-2.75 (m, 4H), 2.73 (dd, J=9.6, 1.0, 0.5H),2.55 (dd, J=9.4, 1.2, 0.5H), 2.08 (s, 1H), 1.98 (s, 2H), 1.95 (d,J=10.3, 0.5H), 1.88 (d, J=9.9, 0.5H), 1.79 (d, J=9.7, 0.5H). MS (ESI):mass calcd. for C₂₁H₂₂N₄O₂S, 394.15; m/z found, 395.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 52meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.42 (dd, J=4.7, 1.5, 1H), 7.95 (dd, J=8.1,1.5, 1H), 7.36-7.32 (m, 1H), 7.32-7.28 (m, 4H), 5.81 (dd, J=5.8, 1.3,1H), 4.12 (q, J=7.2, 1H), 3.31 (s, 2H), 2.83 (dd, J=9.4, 6.6, 2H), 2.62(dd, J=9.3, 6.7, 2H), 2.24 (ddd, J=14.8, 6.8, 3.6, 2H), 2.13-2.07 (m,2H), 1.99 (s, 3H), 1.81-1.73 (m, 2H), 1.63 (d, J=14.3, 2H). MS (ESI):mass calcd. for C₂₃H₂₆N₄O₂S, 422.18; m/z found, 423.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 53meso-2-(4-{2-[3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.40 (dd, J=4.8, 1.5, 1H), 7.93 (dd, J=8.1,1.5, 1H), 7.35-7.27 (m, 5H), 4.17 (dd, J=12.7, 2.5, 1H), 3.27 (dd,J=18.7, 3.5, 2H), 3.43-3.35 (m, 2H), 2.92-2.81 (m, 3H), 2.64-2.59 (m,2H), 2.06 (s, 3H), 1.99-1.85 (m, 2H), 1.60 (ddd, J=17.2, 9.4, 6.5, 2H).MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₂H₂₄N₄O₂S, 408.16; m/z found, 409.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 54meso-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.57 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.03 (dd, J=7.9,1.5, 1H), 7.39-7.28 (m, 4H), 7.22 (dd, J=7.9, 4.9, 1H), 4.42 (s, 2H),3.53 (s, 1H), 3.26 (s, 2H), 3.18 (d, J=10.0, 2H), 2.87-2.80 (m, 2H),2.66-2.59 (m, 2H), 1.95 (s, 2H), 1.75-1.66 (m, 3H). MS (ESI): masscalcd. for C₂₁H₂₃N₅O₂S, 409.16; m/z found, 410.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 55meso-2-(4-{2-[3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.58 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.03 (dd, J=7.9,1.7, 1H), 7.37-7.29 (m, 4H), 7.22 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 4.19 (dd,J=12.8, 1.8, 1H), 3.41 (dd, J=6.6, 1.6, 2H), 3.29 (d, J=23.7, 2H), 2.91(d, J=11.9, 1H), 2.88-2.80 (m, 2H), 2.66-2.58 (m, 2H), 2.08 (s, 3H),2.04-1.84 (m, 2H), 1.72-1.53 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₂H₂₄N₄O₂S, 408.16; m/z found, 409.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 562-(Ethyl{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}amino)ethanol

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.00 (dd, J=7.9,1.7, 1H), 7.36-7.32 (m, 2H), 7.28-7.23 (m, 2H), 7.19 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8,1H), 3.55 (t, J=5.3, 2H), 2.91 (br s, 1H), 2.82-2.76 (m, 4H), 2.71-2.64(m, 4H), 1.07 (t, J=7.1, 3H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₁₈H₂₁N₃O₂S,343.14; m/z found, 344.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 57N-(Cyclopropylmethyl)-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}propan-1-amine

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.00 (dd, J=7.9,1.7, 1H), 7.34-7.26 (m, 4H), 7.20 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 2.83-2.77 (m,4H), 2.59-2.54 (m, 2H), 2.44 (d, J=6.5, 2H), 1.55-1.46 (m, 2H), 0.91 (t,J=7.8, 4H), 0.55-0.49 (m, 2H), 0.16-0.11 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd.for C₂₁H₂₅N₃OS, 367.17; m/z found, 368.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 58(1R)—N-Methyl-1-phenyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}ethanamine

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.58 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.02 (dd, J=7.9,1.7, 1H), 7.35-7.17 (m, 10H), 3.65 (q, J=6.7, 1H), 2.86-2.75 (m, 2H),2.75-2.66 (m, 1H), 2.62-2.55 (m, 1H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 1.39 (d, J=6.7, 3H).MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₃H₂₃N₃OS, 389.16; m/z found, 390.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 592-[4-(2-Morpholin-4-ylethyl)phenoxyl][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.00 (dd, J=7.9,1.6, 1H), 7.35-7.31 (m, 2H), 7.30-7.26 (m, 2H), 7.19 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8,1H), 3.77-3.73 (m, 4H), 2.87-2.80 (m, 2H), 2.65-2.59 (m, 2H), 2.56-2.50(m, 4H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₁₈H₁₉N₃O₂S, 341.12; m/z found, 342.1[M+H]⁺.

Example 602-[4-(2-Piperidin-1-ylethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.00 (dd, J=7.9,1.7, 1H), 7.34-7.30 (m, 2H), 7.29-7.26 (m, 2H), 7.19 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8,1H), 2.87-2.81 (m, 2H), 2.60-2.54 (m, 2H), 2.52-2.43 (m, 4H), 1.66-1.59(m, 4H), 1.50-1.43 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₁₉H₂₁N₃OS,339.14; m/z found, 340.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 612-[4-(2-Pyrrolidin-1-ylethyl)phenoxyl][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.58-8.53 (m, 1H), 8.02-7.98 (m, 1H), 7.35-7.31(m, 2H), 7.31-7.27 (m, 2H), 7.19 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 2.96-2.86 (m,2H), 2.83-2.75 (m, 2H), 2.69 (s, 4H), 1.85 (m, 4H). MS (ESI): masscalcd. for C₁₈H₁₉N₃OS, 325.13; m/z found, 326.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 624-Phenyl-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.58 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.03 (dd, J=7.9,1.6, 1H), 7.59-7.54 (m, 2H), 7.42-7.29 (m, 7H), 7.22 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8,1H), 2.97-2.87 (m, 4H), 2.73 (dd, J=9.8, 6.5, 2H), 2.58 (dt, J=11.8,2.1, 2H), 2.23 (dt, J=13.1, 4.5, 2H), 1.92-1.72 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): masscalcd. for C₂₅H₂₅N₃O₂S, 431.17; m/z found, 432.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 632-{4-[2-(4-Benzylpiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.58 (ddd, J=4.8, 1.6, 0.5, 1H), 8.02 (ddd,J=7.8, 1.6, 0.5, 1H), 7.35-7.26 (m, 6H), 7.24-7.15 (m, 4H), 3.05-2.93(m, 2H), 2.88-2.79 (m, 2H), 2.64-2.52 (m, 4H), 1.98 (dt, J=11.7, 1.9,2H), 1.74-1.67 (m, 2H), 1.63-1.52 (m, 1H), 1.36 (dq, J=12.4, 3.8, 2H).MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₆H₂₇N₃OS, 429.19; m/z found, 430.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 641-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.58 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.03 (dd, J=7.9,1.6, 1H), 7.86 (s, 1H), 7.73 (d, J=7.5, 1H), 7.55 (d, J=7.6, 1H), 7.50(d, J=7.5, 1H), 7.38-7.30 (m, 4H), 7.22 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 3.01-2.86(m, 4H), 2.74 (dd, J=9.6, 6.5, 2H), 2.57 (dt, J=12.3, 2.3, 2H), 2.23(dt, J=13.4, 4.7, 2H), 1.81 (dd, J=13.9, 2.4, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd.for C₂₆H₂₄F₃N₃O₂S, 499.15; m/z found, 500.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 652-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-4-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.58 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.55-8.52 (m, 2H),8.03 (dd, J=7.9, 1.7, 1H), 7.37-7.34 (m, 2H), 7.33-7.29 (m, 2H), 7.22(dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 7.19-7.17 (m, 2H), 3.21-3.14 (m, 2H), 2.94-2.86(m, 2H), 2.71-2.64 (m, 2H), 2.59-2.50 (m, 1H), 2.23-2.13 (m, 2H),1.95-1.77 (m, 4H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₄H₂₄N₄OS, 416.17; m/zfound, 417.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 661-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide

The title compound was prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Example 45, substituting Cs₂CO₃ for K₂CO₃. ¹H NMR (600MHz, DMSO-d₆): 8.52 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.39 (dd, J=8.0, 1.7, 1H),7.39 (s, 4H), 7.33 (dd, J=8.0, 4.8, 1H), 7.17 (s, 1H), 6.66 (s, 1H),2.99-2.91 (m, 2H), 2.84-2.75 (m, 2H), 2.55-2.51 (m, 2H), 2.10-2.01 (m,1H), 1.98-1.89 (m, 2H), 1.71-1.64 (m, 2H), 1.59-1.50 (m, 2H). MS (ESI):mass calcd. for C₂₀H₂₂N₄O₂S, 382.15; m/z found, 383.1 [M+H]⁺.

Examples 67-78 were prepared using methods analogous to those describedfor Example 45, substituting tert-amyl alcohol for CH₃CN.

Example 671-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.40 (dd, J=4.8, 1.5, 1H), 7.94 (dd, J=8.1,1.5, 1H), 7.36-7.27 (m, 5H), 5.47 (s, 1H), 5.26 (s, 1H), 3.10-3.02 (m,2H), 2.89-2.80 (m, 2H), 2.66-2.59 (m, 2H), 2.25-2.15 (m, 1H), 2.15-2.03(m, 2H), 1.98-1.89 (m, 2H), 1.84-1.73 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₀H₂₂N₄O₂S, 382.15; m/z found, 383.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 681-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one

¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆): 8.44 (dd, J=4.7, 1.5, 1H), 8.08 (dd, J=8.2,1.5, 1H), 7.50 (dd, J=8.2, 4.7, 1H), 7.37 (s, 4H), 3.77-3.68 (m, 1H),3.33-3.30 (m, 1H), 3.03-2.98 (m, 2H), 2.82-2.76 (m, 2H), 2.59-2.54 (m,2H), 2.21 (t, J=8.1, 2H), 2.07-2.00 (m, 2H), 1.93-1.86 (m, 2H),1.70-1.60 (m, 2H), 1.55-1.47 (m, 2H), 1.21-1.13 (m, 1H). MS (ESI): masscalcd. for C₂₃H₂₆N₄O₂S, 422.18; m/z found, 423.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 692-{4-[2-(5-Acetylhexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.41 (dd, J=4.8, 1.5, 1H), 7.95 (dd, J=8.1,1.5, 1H), 7.36-7.26 (m, 5H), 3.76-3.64 (m, 2H), 3.51-3.45 (m, 1H), 3.34(dd, J=10.8, 4.5, 1H), 3.00-2.80 (m, 4H), 2.78-2.67 (m, 4H), 2.53 (ddd,J=13.6, 9.3, 4.0, 2H), 2.06 (s, 3H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₂H₂₄N₄O₂S, 408.16; m/z found, 409.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 705-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamide

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.42 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 7.95 (dd, J=8.1,1.5, 1H), 7.37-7.26 (m, 5H), 4.33 (s, 2H), 3.61 (dd, J=10.3, 8.3, 2H),3.30 (d, J=9.3, 2H), 2.96-2.70 (m, 8H), 2.55 (dd, J=9.2, 3.3, 2H). MS(ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₁H₂₃N₅O₂S, 409.16; m/z found, 410.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 71meso-8-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.42 (dd, J=4.8, 1.5, 1H), 7.95 (dd, J=8.1,1.5, 1H), 7.38-7.25 (m, 5H), 4.37 (s, 2H), 3.30 (br s, 2H), 3.19 (d,J=11.4, 2H), 2.91-2.81 (m, 2H), 2.69-2.59 (m, 2H), 2.01-1.90 (m, 2H),1.72 (d, J=7.8, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₁H₂₃N₅O₂S, 409.16; m/zfound, 410.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 72meso-1-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]urea

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.42 (dd, J=4.8, 1.5, 1H), 7.95 (dd, J=8.1,1.5, 1H), 7.37-7.25 (m, 5H), 4.80 (d, J=6.5, 1H), 4.28 (s, 2H),3.90-3.82 (m, 1H), 3.30 (d, J=0.7, 2H), 2.86-2.80 (m, 2H), 2.66-2.57 (m,2H), 2.30-2.19 (m, 2H), 2.12-2.02 (m, 2H), 1.81 (d, J=8.3, 2H), 1.67 (d,J=14.5, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₂H₂₅N₅O₂S, 423.17; m/z found,424.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 732-{4-[2-(5-Acetylhexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.58 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.04 (dd, J=7.9,1.7, 1H), 7.36-7.28 (m, 4H), 7.22 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 3.75-3.65 (m,2H), 3.46 (dd, J=12.4, 4.2, 1H), 3.34 (dd, J=10.8, 4.6, 1H), 3.00-2.79(m, 4H), 2.76-2.65 (m, 4H), 2.58-2.51 (m, 2H), 2.06 (s, 3H). MS (ESI):mass calcd. for C₂₂H₂₄N₄O₂S, 408.16; m/z found, 409.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 745-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamide

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.57 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.04 (dd, J=7.9,1.6, 1H), 7.35-7.29 (m, 4H), 7.22 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 4.40 (s, 2H),3.61 (dd, J=10.2, 8.3, 2H), 3.29 (dd, J=10.2, 2.2, 2H), 2.96-2.79 (m,4H), 2.75-2.69 (m, 4H), 2.55 (dd, J=9.3, 3.2, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd.for C₂₁H₂₃N₅O₂S, 409.16; m/z found, 410.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 752-(4-{2-[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.58-8.56 (m, 1H), 8.05-8.01 (m, 1H), 7.37-7.31(m, 4H), 7.22 (ddd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1.3, 1H), 4.78 (s, 0.5H), 4.24 (s,0.5H), 3.69 (dd, J=11.5, 1.5, 0.5H), 3.61 (s, 1H), 3.58 (dd, J=9.5, 1.1,0.5H), 3.33 (dd, J=9.5, 2.2, 0.5H), 3.27 (dd, J=11.5, 1.9, 0.5H), 3.11(dd, J=9.5, 2.2, 0.5H), 2.96 (dd, J=9.6, 2.2, 0.5H), 2.89-2.75 (m, 4H),2.73 (dd, J=9.7, 0.80, 0.5H), 2.56 (dd, J=9.5, 1.2, 0.5H), 2.10 (s, 1H),2.00 (s, 2H), 1.96 (d, J=9.5, 0.5H), 1.90 (d, J=9.9, 0.5H), 1.81 (d,J=9.8, 0.5H), 1.69 (d, J=9.9, 0.5H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₁H₂₂N₄O₂S, 394.15; m/z found, 395.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 76meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.58 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.03 (dd, J=7.9,1.7, 1H), 7.36-7.29 (m, 4H), 7.22 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 5.82 (d, J=6.0,1H), 4.12 (q, J=7.1, 1H), 3.31 (s, 2H), 2.82 (dd, J=9.4, 6.7, 2H), 2.60(dd, J=9.4, 6.8, 2H), 2.24 (ddd, J=14.7, 6.9, 3.7, 2H), 2.15-2.05 (m,2H), 1.99 (s, 3H), 1.77 (q, J=6.8, 2H), 1.71-1.57 (m, 2H). MS (ESI):mass calcd. for C₂₃H₂₆N₄O₂S, 422.18; m/z found, 423.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 77meso-1-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]urea

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.57 (dd, J=4.9, 1.6, 1H), 8.03 (dd, J=7.9,1.6, 1H), 7.39-7.27 (m, 4H), 7.22 (dd, J=7.9, 4.9, 1H), 4.91 (s, 1H),4.36 (s, 2H), 3.94-3.80 (m, 1H), 3.31 (s, 2H), 2.83 (dd, J=9.2, 6.8,2H), 2.61 (dd, J=9.3, 6.7, 2H), 2.30-2.20 (m, 2H), 2.10-2.00 (m, 2H),1.82 (d, J=8.3, 2H), 1.67 (s, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₂H₂₅N₅O₂S, 423.13; m/z found, 424.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 78(1S,4S)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.42 (dd, J=4.8, 1.5, 1H), 7.95 (dd, J=8.1,1.5, 1H), 7.35 (dd, J=8.1, 4.8, 1H), 7.33-7.28 (m, 4H), 4.44 (s, 1H),4.33 (s, 2H), 3.62 (s, 1H), 3.51 (s, 1H), 3.24 (dd, J=8.8, 2.1, 1H),3.03 (dd, J=9.5, 1.8, 1H), 2.92-2.77 (m, 4H), 2.73 (d, J=8.9, 1H), 1.92(d, J=9.3, 1H), 1.78 (d, J=9.4, 1H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₀H₂₁N₅O₂S, 395.14; m/z found, 396.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 792-(4-{2-[(1R,4R)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

To a solution of 2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethylmethanesulfonate (500 mg, 1.42 mmol, 1 equiv.) and K₂CO₃ (196 mg, 1.42mmol, 1 equiv.) in CH₃CN (14 mL) was added(1R,4R)-2,5-diaza-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylic acid tert-butylester (340 mg, 1.7 mmol, 1.2 equiv.). The mixture was stirred at 80° C.for 16 h, concentrated, diluted in CH₂Cl₂ (25 mL), and washed with satd.aq. NaHCO₃ (2×25 mL). The organic layer was dried, filtered, andconcentrated. Purification using column chromatography (10% MeOH/CH₂Cl₂)afforded an oil (202 mg, 31%), which was re-dissolved in CH₂Cl₂. To thissolution was added HCl (4 M in dioxane, 1.3 mL, 10 equiv.). The reactionmixture was stirred at rt for 16 h and concentrated to afford the aminehydrochloride salt as a pink solid (100%). To a solution of this aminehydrochloride salt (164 mg, 0.42 mmol, 1 equiv.) and Et₃N (0.23 mL, 1.68mmol, 4 equiv.) in CH₂Cl₂ (2.3 mL) was added acetic anhydride (0.14 mL,0.63 mmol, 1.5 equiv.). The reaction mixture was stirred at rt for 2 h,diluted with CH₂Cl₂ (15 mL) and washed with satd. aq. NaHCO₃ (1×20 mL).The organic layer was dried, filtered, and concentrated. Purificationusing column chromatography (30% MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) afforded the product as alight pink oil (37 mg, 22%). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.58-8.56 (m, 1H),8.03 (ddd, J=7.9, 2.3, 1.7, 1H), 7.36-7.28 (m, 4H), 7.21 (ddd, J=7.9,4.9, 1.3, 1H), 4.77 (s, 0.5H), 4.24 (s, 0.5H), 3.68 (dd, J=11.4, 1.5,0.5H), 3.61 (s, 1H), 3.57 (dd, J=9.5, 1.1, 0.5H), 3.33 (dd, J=9.4, 2.2,0.5H), 3.27 (dd, J=11.4, 1.9, 0.5H), 3.11 (dd, J=9.5, 2.2, 0.5H), 2.96(dd, J=9.6, 2.2, 0.5H), 2.89-2.70 (m, 4.5H), 2.56 (dd, J=9.5, 1.2,0.5H), 2.03 (s, 3H), 1.96 (d, J=10.1, 0.5H), 1.89 (d, J=9.9, 0.5H), 1.80(d, J=9.7, 0.5H), 1.69 (d, J=9.9, 0.5H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₁H₂₂N₄O₂S, 394.15; m/z found, 395.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 80(1R,4R)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide

To a solution of 2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethylmethanesulfonate (500 mg, 1.42 mmol, 1 equiv.) and K₂CO₃ (196 mg, 1.42mmol, 1 equiv.) in CH₃CN (14 mL) was added(1R,4R)-2,5-diaza-bicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxylic acid tert-butylester (340 mg, 1.7 mmol, 1.2 equiv.). The mixture was stirred at 80° C.for 16 h, concentrated, diluted in CH₂Cl₂ (25 mL), and washed with satd.aq. NaHCO₃ (2×25 mL). The organic layer was dried, filtered, andconcentrated. Purification using column chromatography (10% MeOH/CH₂Cl₂)afforded an oil (202 mg, 31%), which was re-dissolved in CH₂Cl₂. To thissolution was added HCl (4 M in dioxane, 1.3 mL, 10 equiv.). The reactionmixture was stirred at rt for 16 h and concentrated to afford the aminehydrochloride salt as a pink solid (100%). To a solution of this aminehydrochloride salt (164 mg, 0.42 mmol, 1 equiv.) and Et₃N (0.23 mL, 1.68mmol, 4 equiv.) in CH₂Cl₂ (2.3 mL) was added trimethylsilylisocyanate(0.08 mL, 0.63 mmol, 1.5 equiv.). The reaction was stirred at rt for 2h, diluted with CH₂Cl₂ (15 mL) and washed with satd. aq. NaHCO₃ (1×20mL). The organic layer was dried, filtered, and concentrated.Purification using column chromatography (40% MeOH/CH₂Cl₂) afforded theproduct as an off-white solid (58 mg, 35%). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃):8.57 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.03 (dd, J=7.9, 1.7, 1H), 7.36-7.28 (m, 4H),7.22 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 4.38 (s, 2H), 3.62 (s, 1H), 3.23 (dd, J=8.9,2.1, 1H), 3.03 (dd, J=9.6, 1.9z, 1H), 2.88-2.77 (m, 4H), 2.73 (d, J=9.4,1H), 2.03 (s, 1H), 1.92 (d, J=9.7, 1H), 1.77 (d, J=9.7, 2H). MS (ESI):mass calcd. for C₂₀H₂₁N₅O₂S, 395.14; m/z found, 396.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 811-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxylicAcid

To a solution of ethyl isonipicoate (0.08 mL, 0.57 mmol, 1 equiv.) and2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl methanesulfonate(200 mg, 0.57 mmol, 1 equiv.) in tert-amyl alcohol (5 mL) was addedK₂CO₃ (78 mg, 0.57 mmol, 1 equiv.). The reaction mixture was heated to80° C. for 16 h. Purification by preparative reverse phase HPLC affordedthe ethyl ester intermediate as an off-white solid (14 mg, 6%). To asolution of this solid in isopropanol (0.6 mL) was added water (0.25 mL)and 1 M KOH (0.6 mL). After stirring at rt for 16 h, the solution wasacidified to pH 6 with 6 N HCl, diluted with CH₂Cl₂, and extracted with25% isopropyl alcohol/CH₂Cl₂ (2×15 mL). The combined organic layers weredried, filtered, and concentrated to afford the product as a white solid(1.3 mg, 10%). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.57-8.50 (m, 1H), 8.06 (dd,J=7.9, 1.6, 1H), 7.36 (q, J=8.8, 4H), 7.24 (dd, J=7.8, 4.9, 1H),3.44-3.41 (m, 1H), 3.30-3.15 (m, 6H), 2.39-2.18 (m, 4H), 1.75 (s, 3H).MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₀H₂₁N₃O₃S, 383.13; m/z found, 384.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 82{4-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]morpholin-2-yl}methanol

To a solution of 4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzaldehyde(150 mg, 0.585 mmol) and morpholin-2-yl-methanol (82 mg, 0.702 mmol, 1.2equiv.) in DCE (3.1 mL) was added sodium triacetoxyborohydride (211 mg,0.995 mmol, 1.7 equiv.) in two portions over 5 min. The mixture was thenallowed to stir at rt for 4 h. The mixture was then filtered andpurified using preparative reverse phase HPLC to afford the desiredproduct as a light yellow oil (116 mg, 56%). ¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃):8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.01 (dd, J=7.9, 1.6, 1H), 7.42-7.35 (m, 4H),7.20 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 3.95-3.87 (m, 1H), 3.75-3.61 (m, 3H),3.60-3.48 (m, 3H), 2.70 (t, J=12.8, 2H), 2.22 (dt, J=11.5, 3.5, 1H),2.07-1.99 (m, 1H), 1.93-1.86 (m, 1H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₁₈H₁₉N₃O₃S, 357.12; m/z found, 358.1 [M+H]⁺.

Examples 83-105 were prepared using methods analogous to those describedfor Example 82.

Example 831-{1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}pyrrolidin-2-one

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.58 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.04 (dd, J=7.9,1.6, 1H), 7.44-7.35 (m, 4H), 7.22 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 4.07-3.98 (m,1H), 3.53 (s, 2H), 3.39 (t, J=7.0, 2H), 3.00-2.93 (m, 2H), 2.44-2.39 (m,2H), 2.17-2.09 (m, 2H), 2.06-1.98 (m, 2H), 1.82-1.71 (m, 2H), 1.71-1.65(m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₂H₂₄N₄O₂S, 408.16; m/z found, 409.2[M+H]⁺.

Example 842-[4-(Pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxyl][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.57 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.01 (dd, J=7.9,1.7, 1H), 7.44-7.39 (m, 2H), 7.38-7.33 (m, 2H), 7.20 (dd, J=7.9, 4.9,1H), 3.64 (s, 2H), 2.58-2.48 (m, 4H), 1.85-1.76 (m, 4H). MS (ESI): masscalcd. for C₁₇H₁₇N₃OS, 311.11; m/z found, 312.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 852-[4-(Piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.01 (dd, J=7.9,1.7, 1H), 7.43-7.37 (m, 2H), 7.37-7.31 (m, 2H), 7.20 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8,1H), 3.49 (s, 2H), 2.47-2.32 (m, 4H), 1.65-1.53 (m, 6H). MS (ESI): masscalcd. for C₁₈H₁₉N₃OS, 325.13; m/z found, 326.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 862-[4-(Morpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.02 (dd, J=7.9,1.7, 1H), 7.44-7.39 (m, 2H), 7.39-7.34 (m, 2H), 7.21 (dd, J=7.9, 4.9,1H), 3.75-3.69 (m, 4H), 3.52 (s, 2H), 2.52-2.41 (m, 4H). MS (ESI): masscalcd. for C₁₇H₁₇N₃O₂S, 327.14; m/z found, 328.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 872-(4-{[(3R)-3-Fluoropyrrolidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.57 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.02 (dd, J=7.9,1.6, 1H), 7.44-7.40 (m, 2H), 7.39-7.34 (m, 2H), 7.21 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8,1H), 5.28-5.10 (m, 1H), 3.69 (d, J=5.3, 2H), 2.93-2.81 (m, 2H),2.81-2.69 (m, 1H), 2.51-2.42 (m, 1H), 2.25-2.02 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): masscalcd. for C₁₇H₁₆FN₃OS, 329.10; m/z found, 330.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 882-(4-{[(3S)-3-Methylmorpholin-4-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.01 (dd, J=7.9,1.6, 1H), 7.43-7.39 (m, 2H), 7.38-7.34 (m, 2H), 7.20 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8,1H), 4.06 (d, J=13.4, 1H), 3.77-3.68 (m, 2H), 3.64-3.55 (m, 1H),3.36-3.28 (m, 1H), 3.17 (d, J=13.4, 1H), 2.65-2.58 (m, 1H), 2.55-2.47(m, 1H), 2.26-2.15 (m, 1H), 1.08 (d, J=6.3, 3H). MS (ESI): mass calcd.for C₁₈H₁₉N₃O₂S, 341.12; m/z found, 342.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 892-{1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}propan-2-ol

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.01 (dd, J=7.9,1.7, 1H), 7.41-7.37 (m, 2H), 7.37-7.33 (m, 2H), 7.19 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8,1H), 3.51 (s, 2H), 3.01-2.93 (m, 2H), 1.98-1.88 (m, 2H), 1.77-1.69 (m,2H), 1.45-1.35 (m, 2H), 1.33-1.28 (m, 1H), 1.18 (s, 6H). MS (ESI): masscalcd. for C₂₁H₂₅N₃O₂S, 383.17; m/z found, 384.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 902-(4-{[(2S)-2-Methylpiperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.00 (dd, J=7.9,1.6, 1H), 7.42-7.38 (m, 2H), 7.36-7.31 (m, 2H), 7.19 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8,1H), 4.05-3.95 (m, 1H), 3.26-3.17 (m, 1H), 2.79-2.71 (m, 1H), 2.41-2.30(m, 1H), 2.04-1.94 (m, 1H), 1.72-1.61 (m, 2H), 1.52-1.23 (m, 4H),1.21-1.13 (m, 3H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₁₉H₂₁N₃OS, 339.14; m/zfound, 340.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 912-Piperidin-1-yl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]ethanamine

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.58 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.03 (dd, J=7.9,1.7, 1H), 7.45-7.36 (m, 4H), 7.22 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 3.86 (s, 2H),2.74 (t, J=6.2, 2H), 2.49 (t, J=6.2, 2H), 2.39 (br s, 4H), 1.82 (br s,1H), 1.63-1.54 (m, 4H), 1.49-1.41 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₀H₂₄N₄OS, 368.17; m/z found, 369.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 922-(4-{[4-(Trifluoromethyl)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.02 (dd, J=7.9,1.7, 1H), 7.42-7.34 (m, 4H), 7.21 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 3.53 (s, 2H),2.99 (d, J=11.7, 2H), 2.07-2.00 (m, 1H), 1.97 (dt, J=12.0, 2.3, 2H),1.87-1.81 (m, 2H), 1.70-1.59 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₁₉H₁₈F₃N₃OS, 393.11; m/z found, 394.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 932-{4-[(3,3-Difluoropyrrolidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.57 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.02 (dd, J=7.9,1.6, 1H), 7.42-7.36 (m, 4H), 7.21 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 3.66 (s, 2H),2.91 (t, J=13.2, 2H), 2.76 (t, J=6.9, 2H), 2.34-2.26 (m, 2H). MS (ESI):mass calcd. for C₁₇H₁₅F₂N₃OS, 347.09; m/z found, 348.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 94(3R)-1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]pyrrolidin-3-ol

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.82, 1.65, 1H), 8.01 (dd, J=7.9,1.6, 1H), 7.41 (d, J=8.7, 2H), 7.38-7.35 (m, 2H), 7.20 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8,1H), 4.39-4.33 (m, 1H), 3.67 (s, 2H), 2.92-2.84 (m, 1H), 2.69 (d,J=9.96, 1H), 2.58 (dd, J=10.0, 5.1, 1H), 2.37-2.32 (m, 1H), 2.25-2.15(m, 1H), 1.90-1.72 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₁₇H₁₇N₃O₂S,327.10; m/z found, 328.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 95{1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}methanol

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.01 (dd, J=7.9,1.6, 1H), 7.39 (d, J=8.6, 2H), 7.37-7.34 (m, 2H), 7.19 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8,1H), 3.53-3.50 (m, 4H), 2.96-2.87 (m, 2H), 1.99 (dt, J=11.7, 2.3, 2H),1.73 (d, J=13.0, 2H), 1.60-1.47 (m, 2H), 1.34-1.26 (m, 2H). MS (ESI):mass calcd. for C₁₉H₂₁N₃O₂S, 355.14; m/z found, 356.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 962-{4-[(4-Fluoropiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.01 (dd, J=7.9,1.6, 1H), 7.40 (d, J=8.6, 2H), 7.37-7.35 (m, 2H), 7.20 (dd, J=7.9, 4.6,1H), 4.76-4.61 (m, 1H), 3.52 (s, 2H), 2.65-2.56 (m, 2H), 2.42-2.34 (m,2H), 1.96-1.83 (m, 4H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₁₈H₁₈FN₃OS, 343.12;m/z found, 344.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 972-{4-[(4-Methylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.58 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.03 (dd, J=7.9,1.7, 1H), 7.44-7.39 (m, 2H), 7.39-7.34 (m, 2H), 7.22 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8,1H), 3.52 (s, 2H), 2.92-2.83 (m, 2H), 2.02-1.92 (m, 2H), 1.68-1.58 (m,3H), 1.33-1.21 (m, 2H), 0.94 (d, J=6.4, 3H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₁₉H₂₁N₃OS, 339.14; m/z found, 340.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 982-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-3-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.55 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.34-8.29 (m, 1H),8.22-8.17 (m, 1H), 8.02 (dd, J=7.9, 1.6, 1H), 7.44-7.38 (m, 2H),7.38-7.34 (m, 2H), 7.22-7.17 (m, 3H), 4.45-4.31 (m, 1H), 3.56 (s, 2H),2.82-2.69 (m, 2H), 2.41-2.27 (m, 2H), 2.06-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.91-1.79 (m,2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₃H₂₂N₄O₂S, 418.16; m/z found, 419.1[M+H]⁺.

Example 992-(4-{[4-(Pyrimidin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.50 (d, J=4.8, 2H),8.01 (dd, J=7.9, 1.6, 1H), 7.46-7.39 (m, 2H), 7.39-7.33 (m, 2H), 7.20(dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 6.90 (t, J=4.8, 1H), 5.15-5.03 (m, 1H), 3.56 (s,2H), 2.88-2.73 (m, 2H), 2.44-2.29 (m, 2H), 2.13-2.01 (m, 2H), 1.99-1.88(m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₁H₂₁N₅O₂S, 419.15; m/z found, 420.1[M+H]⁺.

Example 1001-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxamide

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.01 (dd, J=7.9,1.7, 1H), 7.42-7.33 (m, 4H), 7.20 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 5.50-5.34 (m,1H), 5.28-5.14 (m, 1H), 3.52 (s, 2H), 3.00-2.88 (m, 2H), 2.25-2.13 (m,1H), 2.07-1.98 (m, 2H), 1.94-1.84 (m, 2H), 1.84-1.72 (m, 2H). MS (ESI):mass calcd. for C₁₉H₂₀N₄O₂S, 368.13; m/z found, 369.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1014-Pyridin-2-yl-1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-ol

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.55 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.53-8.49 (m, 1H),8.01 (dd, J=7.9, 1.6, 1H), 7.76-7.68 (m, 1H), 7.47 (d, J=8.5, 2H), 7.43(d, J=8.0, 1H), 7.39-7.35 (m, 2H), 7.23-7.16 (m, 2H), 3.63 (s, 2H),2.92-2.81 (m, 2H), 2.65-2.53 (m, 2H), 2.20-2.07 (m, 2H), 1.70-1.60 (m,2H), 1.30-1.21 (m, 1H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₃H₂₂N₄O₂S, 418.15;m/z found, 419.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1022-{4-[(4-Benzylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.00 (dd, J=7.9,1.6, 1H), 7.41-7.31 (m, 4H), 7.31-7.24 (m, 2H), 7.22-7.17 (m, 2H),7.17-7.12 (m, 2H), 3.49 (s, 2H), 2.94-2.76 (m, 2H), 2.54 (d, J=7.0, 2H),1.91 (dt, J=11.6, 2.2, 2H), 1.63-1.56 (m, 3H), 1.32 (ddd, J=15.4, 12.2,3.8, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₅H₂₅N₃OS, 415.17; m/z found, 416.2[M+H]⁺.

Example 1031-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.02 (dd, J=7.9,1.7, 1H), 7.82 (s, 1H), 7.72 (d, J=7.6, 1H), 7.55-7.46 (m, 2H),7.47-7.42 (m, 2H), 7.40-7.35 (m, 2H), 7.21 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 3.61(s, 2H), 2.92-2.74 (m, 2H), 2.49 (dt, J=12.0, 2.4, 2H), 2.18 (dt,J=13.2, 4.5, 2H), 1.79-1.75 (m, 1H), 1.75-1.72 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): masscalcd. for C₂₅H₂₂F₃N₃O₂S, 485.14; m/z found, 486.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1044-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-ol

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.55 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.03 (dd, J=7.9,1.7, 1H), 7.50-7.40 (m, 4H), 7.40-7.33 (m, 2H), 7.33-7.29 (m, 2H), 7.21(dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 3.65-3.56 (m, 2H), 2.86-2.75 (m, 2H), 2.57-2.43(m, 2H), 2.20-2.07 (m, 2H), 1.82-1.69 (m, 2H), 0.92-0.75 (m, 1H). MS(ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₄H₂₂N₃O₂SCl, 451.11; m/z found, 452.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1054-Phenyl-1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-ol

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.02 (dd, J=7.9,1.6, 1H), 7.57-7.51 (m, 2H), 7.47-7.43 (m, 2H), 7.40-7.34 (m, 4H),7.30-7.26 (m, 1H), 7.21 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 3.62 (s, 2H), 2.87-2.75(m, 2H), 2.59-2.47 (m, 2H), 2.25-2.13 (m, 2H), 1.85-1.72 (m, 2H),0.93-0.79 (m, 1H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₄H₂₃N₃O₂S, 417.17; m/zfound, 418.2 [M+H]⁺.

Examples 106-107 were prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Example 82, substituting 50° C. for rt.

Example 106(1S,4S)-5-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.48 (dd, J=4.9, 1.6, 1H), 8.29 (dd, J=8.0,1.6, 1H), 7.56-7.48 (m, 2H), 7.43-7.36 (m, 2H), 7.33 (dd, J=8.0, 4.9,1H), 3.81 (s, 2H), 3.67-3.48 (m, 2H), 3.28-3.19 (m, 2H), 2.92-2.87 (m,1H), 2.78-2.65 (m, 1H), 2.00-1.93 (m, 1H), 1.81-1.73 (m, 1H). MS (ESI):mass calcd for C₁₉H₁₉N₅O₂S, 381.13; m/z found, 382.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 107meso-2-(4-{[3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.48 (dd, J=4.9, 1.6, 1H), 8.29 (dd, J=8.0,1.6, 1H), 7.60-7.52 (m, 2H), 7.43-7.38 (m, 2H), 7.34 (dd, J=8.0, 4.9,1H), 4.11 (d, J=11.8, 1H), 3.63 (s, 2H), 3.61-3.55 (m, 1H), 3.42-3.35(m, 1H), 3.29-3.21 (m, 2H), 2.89 (d, J=12.8, 1H), 2.08 (s, 3H),1.73-1.64 (m, 2H), 1.63-1.53 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₁H₂₂N₄O₂S, 394.15; m/z found, 395.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 108{(2S)-1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]pyrrolidin-2-yl}methanol

The title compound was prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Example 82, substituting the following proceduraldifferences: imine formation was conducted for 8 h at rt followed byheating at 80° C. overnight prior to the addition of sodiumtriacetoxyborohydride. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.58 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7,1H), 8.04 (dd, J=7.9, 1.7, 1H), 7.42-7.37 (m, 4H), 7.22 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8,1H), 4.03 (d, J=13.2, 1H), 3.71 (dd, J=10.8, 3.5, 1H), 3.52-3.39 (m,2H), 3.09-2.98 (m, 1H), 2.85-2.72 (m, 1H), 2.37-2.28 (m, 1H), 2.03-1.92(m, 1H), 1.92-1.83 (m, 1H), 1.80-1.69 (m, 2H), 1.69-1.52 (m, 1H). MS(ESI): mass calcd. for C₁₈H₁₉N₃O₂S, 341.12; m/z found, 342.1 [M+H]⁺.

Examples 109-111 were prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Example 82, substituting the following proceduraldifferences: imine formation was conducted for 12 h at rt prior to theaddition of sodium triacetoxyborohydride.

Example 109meso-N-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-yl}acetamide

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.58 (dd, J=4.7, 1.4, 1H), 8.03 (dd, J=7.9,1.6, 1H), 7.48-7.44 (m, 2H), 7.39-7.35 (m, 2H), 7.22 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8,1H), 5.28-5.21 (m, 1H), 4.23-4.11 (m, 1H), 3.57 (s, 2H), 3.27-3.20 (m,2H), 2.09-2.02 (m, 2H), 1.96 (s, 3H), 1.90-1.80 (m, 2H), 1.80-1.72 (m,2H), 1.58-1.47 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₂H₂₄N₄O₂S, 408.2;m/z found, 409.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 110meso-1-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-yl}urea

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.59 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.04 (dd, J=7.9,1.6, 1H), 7.48-7.44 (m, 2H), 7.39-7.34 (m, 2H), 7.23 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8,1H), 4.49-4.40 (m, 1H), 4.26 (s, 2H), 4.03-3.87 (m, 1H), 3.57 (s, 2H),3.29-3.20 (m, 2H), 2.10-2.03 (m, 2H), 1.95-1.83 (m, 2H), 1.80-1.71 (m,2H), 1.55-1.49 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₁H₂₃N₅O₂S, 409.16;m/z found, 410.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 111N-Ethyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]ethanamine

The title compound was prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Example 82, with the addition of acetic acid. ¹H NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.00 (dd, J=7.9, 1.7, 1H),7.44-7.32 (m, 4H), 7.19 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 3.59 (s, 2H), 2.54 (q,J=7.1, 4H), 1.06 (t, J=7.1, 6H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₁₇H₁₉N₃OS,313.12; m/z found, 314.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1121-{1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}pyrrolidin-2-one

To a solution of 2-[4-(chloromethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridinehydrochloride (70 mg, 0.223 mmol) and 1-piperidin-4-yl-pyrrolidin-2-one(64 mg, 0.379 mmol, 1.7 equiv.) in CH₃CN (1.3 mL) was added Et₃N (110μL, 0.759 mmol, 3.4 equiv.). The reaction was allowed to stir at 60° C.for 6 h. The solution was cooled to rt, filtered and purified usingpreparative reverse phase HPLC to afford the desired product as acream-colored solid (52 mg, 57%). ¹H NMR (600 MHz, DMSO-d₆): 8.45 (dd,J=4.7, 1.5, 1H), 8.09 (dd, J=8.1, 1.5, 1H), 7.50 (dd, J=8.2, 4.8, 1H),7.47-7.40 (m, 4H), 3.80-3.69 (m, 1H), 3.52 (s, 2H), 3.35-3.29 (m, 2H),2.91-2.85 (m, 2H), 2.20 (t, J=8.1, 2H), 2.07-2.00 (m, 2H), 1.94-1.85 (m,2H), 1.73-1.62 (m, 2H), 1.54-1.48 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₂H₂₄N₄O₂S, 408.16; m/z found, 409.2 [M+H]⁺.

Examples 113-115 were prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Example 112.

Example 1131-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxamide

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.42-8.37 (m, 1H), 7.99 (dd, J=8.2, 1.5, 1H),7.53-7.42 (m, 3H), 7.41-7.33 (m, 2H), 3.61 (s, 2H), 3.03-2.92 (m, 2H),2.32-2.05 (m, 3H), 1.86-1.72 (m, 4H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₁₉H₂₀N₄O₂S, 368.13; m/z found, 369.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1142-[4-(Piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxyl][1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.92 (s, 1H), 8.56 (d, J=5.6, 1H), 7.62 (d,J=5.6, 1H), 7.43 (d, J=8.4, 2H), 7.32-7.26 (m, 2H), 3.50 (s, 2H), 2.40(br s, 4H), 1.62-1.57 (m, 4H), 1.48-1.44 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd.for C₁₈H₁₉N₃OS, 325.13; m/z found, 326.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 115meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-yl}acetamide

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.91 (d, J=0.8, 1H), 8.56 (d, J=5.6, 1H), 7.62(dd, J=5.6, 0.8, 1H), 7.50-7.46 (m, 2H), 7.33-7.29 (m, 2H), 5.79 (br d,J=6.4, 1H), 4.13 (dd, J=7.0, 1H), 3.56 (s, 2H), 3.21 (brs, 2H),2.26-2.20 (m, 2H), 2.17-2.14 (m, 2H), 1.97 (s, 3H), 1.81-1.75 (m, 2H),1.62 (br s, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₂H₂₄N₄O₂S, 408.16; m/zfound, 409.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 116meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-yl}acetamide

To a suspension of2-[4-(chloromethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine hydrochloride(14.7 g, 1.0 equiv.) in CH₃CN (0.2 M), K₂CO₃ (13.6 g, powder, 325 mesh;2.1 equiv.) and meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide(8.7 g, 51 mmol, 1.1 equiv.) were added sequentially. This lattercompound was synthesized as described herein or can be purchased fromcommercial sources. The reaction mixture was heated at reflux for 3 hand cooled to rt. Some of the desired product precipitated out from thereaction solution, which was dissolved by adding CH₂Cl₂ (0.2 M relativeto starting material). The insoluble inorganic salt was filtered off andwashed with CH₂Cl₂. The filtrate solution was concentrated and theresidue was partitioned between CH₂Cl₂ and satd. aq. NaHCO₃ solution(2.0 mol/L) (The aqueous workup was to remove possible inorganic saltresidue, which may not be necessary. Filtration of K₂CO₃ while hot anddirect recrystallization may simplify the workup procedure.). Theorganic layer was dried, concentrated, and recrystallized from hot CH₃CN(0.4 M relative to starting material) to afford the title product. Themother liquor was concentrated and recrystallized again from hot CH₃CNto afford another crop. Combining the two crops provided the titlecompound (89%).

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.02 (dd, J=7.9,1.6, 1H), 7.47-7.42 (m, 2H), 7.37-7.33 (m, 2H), 7.20 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8,1H), 5.82 (d, J=6.8, 1H), 4.12 (q, J=6.8, 1H), 3.54 (s, 2H), 3.20 (s,2H), 2.30-2.10 (m, 4H), 1.97 (s, 3H), 1.82-1.74 (m, 2H), 1.62-1.56 (m,1H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₂H₂₄N₄O₂S, 408.16; m/z found, 409.2[M+H]⁺.

In some embodiments, the title compound was synthesized as follows;

Potassium carbonate (3.096 kg, 22.4 mol) andmeso-N-[(3-endo)-8-(4-hydroxy-benzyl)-8-aza-bicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide(1.741 kg, 5.60 mol) were added to acetonitrile (23.939 kg). The whitesuspension was heated to 60° C. and stirred for 90 min. After that2-chlorothiazolopyridine hydrochloride (1.275 kg, 6.16 mol) were addedin one portion, resulting in a color change to reddish pink. After 4 h,the temperature was elevated to 63° C. and the mixture was kept therefor 16 h, then at 70° C. for 3 h. The salts were removed by filtration(at 70° C.) and the filter cake was washed with hot acetonitrile (5.0kg). The filtrate was concentrated by distillation (at 50° C. in vacuo)of 8.1 kg solvent. The resulting suspension was cooled to 20° C. within90 min, then to 0° C. in 2 h. After 2 h at 0° C., the product wasisolated by centrifugation, washed with acetonitrile (5.66 kg) and driedin vacuo at 60° C. Yield: 1.696 kg dusky pink solid (74%).

In some embodiments, succinate salts were prepared as follows.meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide(950 g, 2.08 mol) was dissolved in acetone (22.20 kg) at reflux. The redsolution was filtered and stirred at 50-55° C. Succinic acid (261 g,2.21 mol) was dissolved in acetone (3.905 kg) at 50° C. The resultingclear solution was added to the solution ofmeso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamidewithin 10 min. After stirring for 10 min at 50° C., seeding crystals ofmeso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamidesuccinate were added, resulting in the start of crystallization. Themixture was kept at 50° C. for 2 h, then cooled to 0° C. at a rate of12° C./h and kept at 0° C. overnight. The succinate salt of the titlecompound was isolated by centrifugation, washed with acetone (5.0 kg,cooled to 0° C.) and dried in vacuo at 50° C. Yield: 1047 g off-whitesolid (95%).

In some embodiments, salts of the above titled compound were prepared byadding malonic acid (1 equiv.) to the compound in methanol/methyl ethylketone; adding benzoic acid (1 equiv.) to the compound inmethanol/acetonitrile; or adding succinic acid (1 equiv.) to thecompound in acetone to achieve a malonate, benzoate, or succinate saltrespectively. Some embodiments of compounds of this invention wereprepared in the form of hydrochlorides, phosphates and sulfates, whichwere identified as solvated salts. Further embodiments were prepared inthe form of fumarates,

Example 117meso-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide.

The title compound was prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Example 116. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.48 (dd, J=4.9,1.6, 1H), 8.29 (dd, J=8.0, 1.6, 1H), 7.60-7.52 (m, 2H), 7.43-7.37 (m,2H), 7.34 (dd, J=8.0, 4.9, 1H), 3.72-3.47 (m, 4H), 3.27-3.19 (m, 2H),3.12-3.04 (m, 2H), 2.13-2.03 (m, 2H), 1.75-1.65 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): masscalcd. for C₂₀H₂₁N₅O₂S: 395.14; m/z found, 396.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1182-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-5-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine

To sodium4-{[(1S,4S)-5-acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenolate(170 mg, 0.63 mmol) was added2-chloro-5-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine (117 mg, 0.63 mmol) andDMF (6.3 mL). The solution was stirred for 16 h, filtered, and purifiedby preparative reverse phase HPLC to provide the desired product (140mg, 56%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 7.81 (d, J=8.2, 1H), 7.46-7.39 (m,2H), 7.33-7.28 (m, 2H), 7.18 (d, J=8.3, 1H), 4.79 (s, 0.5H), 4.24 (s,0.5H), 3.82-3.72 (m, 2.5H), 3.60-3.53 (m, 1.5H), 3.30 (ddd, J=13.3,10.3, 2.1, 1H), 3.02 (dd, J=9.5, 2.1, 0.5H), 2.85 (dd, J=9.7, 2.2,0.5H), 2.78 (d, J=9.7, 0.5H), 2.61 (s, 3H), 2.57 (dd, J=9.5, 1.2, 0.5H),2.08 (s, 1.5H), 2.03-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.91 (d, J=9.8, 0.5H), 1.81 (d,J=9.7, 0.5H), 1.67 (d, J=10.0, 0.5H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₁H₂₂N₄O₂S, 394.15; m/z found, 395.1 [M+H]⁺.

Examples 119-128 were prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Example 118.

Example 119meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-yl}acetamide

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.42 (dd, J=4.8, 1.5, 1H), 7.95 (dd, J=8.1,1.5, 1H), 7.48 (d, J=8.6, 2H), 7.36-7.33 (m, 1H), 7.31 (d, J=8.6, 2H),5.84 (brs, 1H), 4.16-4.12 (m, 1H), 3.57 (s, 2H), 3.23 (brs, 2H),2.25-2.21 (m, 2H), 2.18-2.16 (m, 2H), 1.98 (s, 3H), 1.81-1.77 (m, 2H),1.63-1.61 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₂H₂₄N₄O₂S, 408.16; m/zfound, 409.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1202-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.55-8.51 (m, 1H), 8.38-8.34 (m, 1H), 7.49-7.44(m, 2H), 7.39-7.34 (m, 2H), 4.81 (s, 0.5H), 4.27 (s, 0.5H), 3.83-3.75(m, 2.5H), 3.62-3.56 (m, 1.5H), 3.35 (dd, J=9.3, 2.2, 0.5H), 3.30 (dd,J=11.5, 1.8, 0.5H), 3.03 (dd, J=9.5, 1.9, 0.5H), 2.87 (dd, J=9.7, 2.0,0.5H), 2.81 (d, J=9.6, 0.5H), 2.58 (d, J=9.4, 0.5H), 2.11 (s, 1.5H),2.04-2.00 (m, 2H), 1.93 (d, J=10.2, 0.5H), 1.84 (d, J=10.0, 0.5H), 1.70(d, J=9.8, 0.5H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₁₉H₁₉N₅O₂S, 381.13; m/zfound, 382.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1212-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.40 (s, 1H), 7.84 (s, 1H), 7.45-7.35 (m, 4H),4.81 (s, 0.5H), 4.26 (s, 0.5H), 3.81-3.73 (m, 2.5H), 3.61-3.54 (m,1.5H), 3.34 (dd, J=9.4, 2.3, 0.5H), 3.29 (dd, J=11.4, 1.9, 0.5H), 3.03(dd, J=9.5, 2.1, 0.5H), 2.86 (dd, J=9.7, 2.1, 0.5H), 2.80 (d, J=9.7,0.5H), 2.57 (d, J=9.7, 0.5H), 2.45 (s, 3H), 2.11 (s, 1.5H), 2.04-1.99(m, 2H), 1.93 (d, J=9.9, 0.5H), 1.83 (d, J=9.4, 0.5H), 1.68 (d, J=9.9,0.5H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₁H₂₂N₄O₂S, 394.15; m/z found, 395.1[M+H]⁺.

Example 1222-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-6-chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.53-8.51 (m, 1H), 8.02 (t, J=2.02, 1H),7.47-7.41 (m, 2H), 7.39-7.34 (m, 2H), 4.81 (s, 0.5H), 4.26 (s, 0.5H),3.82-3.74 (m, 2.5H), 3.62-3.54 (m, 1.5H), 3.35 (dd, J=9.3, 2.1, 0.5H),3.29 (dd, J=11.4, 1.6, 0.5H), 3.03 (dd, J=9.6, 2.0, 0.5H), 2.86 (dd,J=9.7, 2.0, 0.5H), 2.80 (d, J=9.7, 0.5H), 2.57 (d, J=9.6, 0.5H), 2.11(s, 1.5H), 2.05-1.99 (m, 2H), 1.93 (d, J=9.7, 0.5H), 1.83 (d, J=9.7,0.5H), 1.69 (d, J=9.9, 0.5H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₀H₁₉ClN₄O₂S,414.09; m/z found, 415.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1232-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-6-fluoro[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.33 (d, J=2.5, 1H), 7.69 (dd, J=9.1, 2.6, 1H),7.50-7.44 (m, 2H), 7.35-7.30 (m, 2H), 4.81 (s, 0.5H), 4.26 (s, 0.5H),3.83-3.75 (m, 2.5H), 3.63-3.56 (m, 1.5H), 3.33 (ddd, J=13.2, 10.3, 2.0,1H), 3.04 (dd, J=9.5, 2.0, 0.5H), 2.86 (dd, J=9.7, 2.1, 0.5H), 2.79 (d,J=9.7, 0.5H), 2.58 (d, J=9.0, 0.5H), 2.12-2.07 (m, 1.75H), 2.04-1.99 (m,2.25H), 1.94 (d, J=9.9, 0.5H), 1.83 (d, J=9.7, 0.5H). MS (ESI): masscalcd. for C₂₀H₁₉FN₄O₂S, 398.12; m/z found, 399.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1242-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.45-8.41 (m, 1H), 7.95 (dd, J=8.1, 1.6, 1H),7.49-7.44 (m, 2H), 7.37-7.31 (m, 3H), 4.81 (s, 0.5H), 4.26 (s, 0.5H),3.83-3.75 (m, 2.5H), 3.62-3.56 (m, 1.5H), 3.35 (dd, J=9.3, 2.3, 0.5H),3.30 (dd, J=11.4, 2.0, 0.5H), 3.04 (dd, J=9.6, 2.1, 0.5H), 2.87 (dd,J=9.7, 2.2, 0.5H), 2.80 (d, J=9.7, 0.5H), 2.58 (dd, J=9.5, 1.2, 0.5H),2.11 (s, 1.5H), 2.05-2.00 (m, 2H), 1.93 (d, J=10.0, 0.5H), 1.83 (d,J=9.7, 0.5H), 1.69 (d, J=9.9, 0.5H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₀H₂₀N₄O₂S, 380.13; m/z found, 381.10 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1252-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.46 (dd, J=5.0, 1.0, 1H), 7.46-7.36 (m, 4H),7.06-7.03 (m, 1H), 4.81 (s, 0.5H), 4.26 (s, 0.5H), 3.82-3.75 (m, 2.5H),3.61-3.55 (m, 1.5H), 3.35 (dd, J=9.3, 2.3, 0.5H), 3.30 (dd, J=11.4, 2.0,0.5H), 3.03 (dd, J=9.6, 2.1, 0.5H), 2.86 (dd, J=9.7, 2.2, 0.5H), 2.81(d, J=9.9, 0.5H), 2.58 (dd, J=9.5, 1.2, 0.5H), 2.52 (s, 3H), 2.11 (s,1.5H), 2.05-1.99 (m, 2H), 1.93 (d, J=10.0, 0.5H), 1.83 (d, J=9.9, 0.5H),1.69 (d, J=10.0, 0.5H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₁H₂₂N₄O₂S, 394.15;m/z found, 395.10 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1262-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-5-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 7.91 (dd, J=8.1, 1.9, 1H), 7.44-7.36 (m, 4H),7.10 (dd, J=8.1, 1.7, 1H), 4.81 (s, 0.5H), 4.26 (s, 0.5H), 3.77 (d,J=15.5, 2.5H), 3.60-3.54 (m, 1.5H), 3.34 (dd, J=9.3, 2.3, 0.5H), 3.29(dd, J=11.5, 2.0, 0.5H), 3.02 (dd, J=9.6, 2.1, 0.5H), 2.86 (dd, J=9.7,2.2, 0.5H), 2.81 (d, J=9.7, 0.5H), 2.64 (s, 3H), 2.57 (dd, J=9.6, 1.2,0.5H), 2.11 (s, 1.5H), 2.04-1.99 (m, 2H), 1.92 (d, J=9.9, 0.5H), 1.82(d, J=9.7, 0.5H), 1.68 (d, J=9.8, 0.5H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₁H₂₂N₄O₂S, 394.15; m/z found, 395.10 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1271-{(1S,4S)-5-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl}ethanone

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.49 (d, J=4.9, 1.6, 1H), 8.29 (d, J=8.0, 1.6,1H), 7.57-7.48 (m, 2H), 7.43-7.37 (m, 2H), 7.34 (dd, J=8.0, 4.9, 1H),4.63 (s, 0.5H), 4.48 (s, 0.5H), 3.90-3.77 (m, 2H), 3.71 (dd, J=9.8, 2.3,1H), 3.67-3.58 (m, 1.5H), 3.44 (dd, J=9.8, 2.3, 0.5H), 3.26 (dd, J=11.4,2.0, 0.5H), 2.97 (dd, J=9.9, 2.2, 0.5H), 2.88 (dd, J=9.8, 2.2, 0.5H),2.74-2.63 (m, 1H), 2.11 (s, 1.5H), 2.03 (s, 1.5H), 1.98 (d, J=10.1,0.5H), 1.84 (d, J=10.1, 0.5H), 1.75 (d, J=10.1, 0.5H). MS (ESI): masscalcd. for C₂₀H₂₀N₄O₂S, 380.13; m/z found, 381.1 [M+H]⁺.

In some methods, the title compound was synthesized using the followingprocedure;

Step A: 4-(Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)-benzaldehyde

To a 1-L, round-bottom, 3-necked flask equipped with overhead mechanicalstirring, dynamic nitrogen inlet, and thermocouple probe were added2-chloro-thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine (51.41 g, 0.248 mol), K₂CO₃ (38.0 g,0.275 mol), and CH₃CN (400 mL). The resultant slurry was aged at rt for1 h. The 4-hydroxy-benzaldehyde (30.4 g, 0.248 mol) was then added tothe reaction mixture followed by K₂CO₃ (38.0 g, 0.275 mol). Theresultant slurry was diluted with additional CH₃CN (100 mL), heated toreflux, and aged for 3.5 h. The solution was cooled to 50° C. andfiltered. The inorganic cake was washed with CH₃CN (2×100 mL). Thewashes were added to the filtrate. The filtrate was concentrated untilnucleation was observed (removal of ˜350 mL of CH₃CN was required). Theresultant slurry was heated to reflux and slowly cooled to rt during anovernight aging. The resultant slurry was cooled to 2° C. and filtered.The cake was transferred to a vacuum oven and dried at 55° C. for 16 hto yield 4-(thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)-benzaldehyde (51.6 grams,0.201 mol) as an orange/red powder. The mother liquor was concentratedand an additional crop of4-(thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)-benzaldehyde (6.2 g, 0.024 mol) wasobtained from recrystallization from CH₃CN. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃):10.03 (s, 1H), 8.60 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6 Hz, 1H), 8.09 (dd, J=8.0, 1.6 Hz,1H), 8.03-7.96 (m, 2H), 7.73-7.65 (m, 2H), 7.32-7.22 (m, 1H). MS (ESI):mass calcd. for C₁₃H₈N₂O₂S, 256.03; m/z found, 257.0[M+H]⁺.

Step B:1-{(1S,4S)-5-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl}ethanone

To a 1-L round-bottom, 3-necked flask equipped with magnetic stirring,dynamic nitrogen inlet, and thermocouple probe were added1-[(1S,4S)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethanone hydrochloride (53.3g, 0.302 mol), DCE (250 mL), and Et₃N (100 mL, 1.006 mol). The flask waswarmed to 50° C. and aged for 20 min. An additional 100 mL of DCE wasadded to facilitate stirring. The solution was cooled to 40° C. and thesolution was then added via cannula to a 2-L round-bottom, 3-neckedflask equipped with overhead mechanical stirring, dynamic nitrogeninlet, and thermocouple probe containing4-(thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)-benzaldehyde (51.6 grams, 0.201 mol)dissolved in DCE (100 mL). The 1-L round-bottom flask was rinsed withDCE (100 mL). The rinse solvent was added to the reaction mixture. Theresultant deep purple solution was aged at rt for 2.5 h. After suchtime, the sodium triacetoxyborohydride (72.5 g, 0.342) was added in 4equal portions over a four-hour period. Once addition was complete, theresultant solution was aged at rt overnight. The reaction was quenchedby the slow addition of water (1 L) over a 10-minute period. After 30additional minutes of stirring, the solution was filtered to remove afine rag layer of precipitate. The layers were separated and the aqueouslayer was extracted with DCE (1×500 mL). The organic layers werecombined, washed with brine, dried over MgSO₄, filtered and concentratedto yield crude product as a thick brown oil. The crude product wassuspended in EtOAc (500 mL), warmed to 70° C., and cooled slowly to rt.The resultant slurry was filtered and the filtrate was concentrated toyield1-{5-[4-(thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)-benzyl]-2,5-diaza-bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl}-ethanone(67.2 g, 0.177 mol) as a brown glass. MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₀H₂₀N₄O₂S, 380.13; m/z found, 381.1 [M+H]⁺.

Step C:1-{(1S,4S)-5-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl}ethanoneHydrochloride

To a 500-mL round bottom flask equipped with magnetic stirring wereadded crude1-{(1S,4S)-5-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl}ethanone(35.1 g, 0.092 mol) and 1.25 M HCl in EtOH (73.8 mL, 0.092 mol). Theresultant solution was diluted with EtOH (25 mL). The solution washeated to 50° C. for 20 min, and then slowly cooled until an unstirrableslurry was obtained. The slurry was diluted with EtOH (100 mL) andwarmed to 50° C. The slurry was aged for 30 min, cooled slowly to rt andfiltered. The cream colored cake was transferred to a 60° C. vacuum ovenwhere it was dried for 16 h. After drying1-{(1S,4S)-5-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl}ethanonehydrochloride (29.2 g, 0.700 mol) was obtained as a tan/red solid. Thedry solid was added to a 1-L round-bottom flask equipped with magneticstirring and diluted with acetone (300 mL). The solution was heated to55° C. and aged for 30 min. The slurry was then slowly cooled to 2° C.and filtered. The cake was transferred to a 70° C. vacuum oven where itwas dried for 18 h. The1-{(1S,4S)-5-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl}ethanonehydrochloride (26.1 g, 0.0625 mol) was obtained as a cream colored, freeflowing powder. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): 11.82-10.55 (m, 1H),8.55-8.49 (m, 1H), 8.47-8.41 (m, 1H), 7.94-7.84 (m, 2H), 7.63-7.56 (m,2H), 7.40-7.33 (m, 1H), 4.77-4.25 (m, 3H), 4.19-3.99 (m, 0.5H),3.88-3.78 (m, 0.5H), 3.62-3.17 (m, 4H), 2.57-2.35 (m, 2H), 2.13-1.83 (m,3H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₀H₂₀N₄O₂S, 380.13; m/z found, 381.1[M+H]⁺. Anal. Calcd. For C₂₀H₂₁ClN₄O₂S: C, 57.62; H, 5.08; N, 13.44; Cl,8.50; S, 7.69. Found: C, 54.97; H, 5.25; N, 12.78; Cl, 8.28; S, 7.43(C₂₀H₂₁ClN₄O₂S.1.05H₂O).

In some embodiments, the title compound was prepared in salt form, suchas hydrochlorides, including hydrated hydrochlorides, such as themonohydrate.

Example 1282-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-6-fluoro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.46-8.43 (m, 1H), 7.81-7.76 (m, 1H), 7.47-7.41(m, 2H), 7.40-7.34 (m, 2H), 4.81 (s, 0.5H), 4.26 (s, 0.5H), 3.82-3.75(m, 2.5H), 3.61-3.55 (m, 1.5H), 3.34 (dd, J=9.3, 2.3, 0.5H), 3.29 (dd,J=11.4, 2.0, 0.5H), 3.03 (dd, J=9.6, 2.1, 0.5H), 2.86 (dd, J=9.7, 2.1,0.5H), 2.80 (d, J=9.8, 0.5H), 2.57 (dd, J=9.5, 1.1, 0.5H), 2.11 (s,1.5H), 2.05-1.99 (m, 2H), 1.93 (d, J=9.8, 0.5H), 1.83 (d, J=9.9, 0.5H),1.69 (d, J=9.9, 0.5H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₀H₁₉FN₄O₂S, 398.12;m/z found, 399.10 [M+H]⁺.

Examples 129-130 were prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Example 118, substituting Cs₂CO₃ and the appropriatephenol for the sodium phenolate starting material.

Example 1296-Fluoro-2-[4-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.44 (dd, J=2.8, 1.1, 1H), 7.77 (dd, J=7.4,2.8, 1H), 7.44-7.40 (m, 2H), 7.37-7.33 (m, 2H), 3.50 (s, 2H), 2.41 (s,4H), 1.66-1.57 (m, 6H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₁₈H₁₈FN₃OS, 343.12;m/z found, 344.10 [M+H]⁺.

Example 130 Ethyl1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxylate

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.48 (dd, J=4.9, 1.6, 1H), 8.30 (dd, J=8.0,1.6, 1H), 7.53-7.44 (m, 2H), 7.43-7.37 (m, 2H), 7.34 (dd, J=8.0, 4.9,1H), 4.19-4.05 (m, 2H), 3.57 (s, 2H), 2.96-2.79 (m, 2H), 2.41-2.29 (m,1H), 2.19-2.06 (m, 2H), 1.97-1.85 (m, 2H), 1.81-1.67 (m, 2H), 1.24 (t,J=7.1, 3H). MS (ESI): mass calcd for C₂₁H₂₃N₃O₃S, 397.15; m/z found,398.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1311-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxylicAcid

To a solution of ethyl1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxylate(97 mg, 0.24 mmol) in isopropyl alcohol (750 μL) was added 1 N KOH (240μL). The mixture was allowed to stir at rt for 2 h. The reaction mixturewas then poured into water (20 mL) and basified to pH 9. The resultantsolution was extracted with a 1:1 solution of CHCl₃/isopropyl alcohol(2×30 mL). The combined organic extracts were dried, filtered, andconcentrated to afford the title compound (38 mg, 43%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CD₃OD): 8.49 (d, J=4.8, 1H), 8.32 (dd, J=8.0, 1.6, 1H), 7.61-7.54 (m,2H), 7.52-7.45 (m, 2H), 7.35 (dd, J=8.0, 4.9, 1H), 3.95 (s, 2H),3.22-3.09 (m, 2H), 2.65-2.46 (m, 1H), 2.38-2.22 (m, 1H), 2.05-1.92 (m,2H), 1.91-1.75 (m, 2H), 0.98-0.79 (m, 1H). MS (ESI): mass calcd forC₁₉H₁₉N₃O₃S, 369.12; m/z found, 370.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1321-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxylicAcid

The title compound was prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Example 131. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, DMSO-d₆): 8.45 (dd, J=4.8,1.5, 1H), 8.09 (dd, J=8.2, 1.5, 1H), 7.51 (dd, J=8.2, 4.8, 1H),7.47-7.38 (m, 4H), 3.55 (s, 2H), 2.85-2.66 (m, 2H), 2.21-2.09 (m, 1H),2.07-1.90 (m, 2H), 1.86-1.69 (m, 2H), 1.63-1.45 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): masscalcd for C₁₉H₁₉N₃O₃S, 369.12; m/z found, 370.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1332-[4-(Piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine

The title compound was prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Example 112. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 9.02 (s, 1H), 8.45(d, J=5.0, 1H), 7.65 (d, J=5.0, 1H), 7.45 (d, J=10.0, 2H), 7.33 (d,J=10.0, 2H), 3.53 (s, 2H), 2.43 (br s, 4H), 1.63-1.61 (m, 4H), 1.47 (brs, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₁₈H₁₉N₃OS, 325.44; m/z found, 326.1[M+H]⁺.

Example 134meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-yl}acetamide

The title compound was prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Example 112. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 9.02 (s, 1H), 8.45(d, J=5.0, 1H), 7.65 (d, J=5.0, 1H), 7.50-7.49 (m, 2H), 7.34-7.33 (m,2H), 5.82 (br d, J=6.5, 1H), 4.15 (dd, J=7.1, 1H), 3.57 (s, 2H), 3.23(br s, 2H), 2.27-2.22 (m, 2H), 2.18-2.16 (m, 2H), 1.99 (s, 3H),1.82-1.78 (m, 2H), 1.64 (br s, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₂H₂₄N₄O₂S, 408.53; m/z found, 409.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1352-(4-{2-[4-(2-Methoxyphenyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

The title compound was prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Example 1. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.49 (dd, J=4.9, 1.6,1H), 8.30 (dd, J=8.0, 1.6, 1H), 7.42-7.37 (m, 2H), 7.35 (dd, J=8.0, 4.9,1H), 7.16-7.11 (m, 2H), 7.08-6.96 (m, 3H), 6.95-6.91 (m, 1H), 4.32 (t,J=5.3, 2H), 3.88 (s, 3H), 3.27-3.14 (m, 6H), 3.12-3.02 (m, 4H). MS(ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₅H₂₆N₄O₃S, 462.17; m/z found, 463.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1362-[4-(2-{4-[(4-Chlorophenyl)sulfanyl]piperidin-1-yl}ethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

The title compound was prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Example 1, using more of N,N-diisopropylethylamine (3.5equiv.) and more of the appropriate amine (3.2 equiv.). ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.9, 1.7, 1H), 8.00 (dd, J=7.9, 1.7, 1H), 7.41-7.27(m, 6H), 7.20 (dd, J=7.9, 4.9, 1H), 6.97-6.90 (m, 2H), 4.15 (t, J=5.6,2H), 3.09-3.01 (m, 3H), 2.91 (t, J=5.6, 2H), 2.46-2.33 (m, 2H),2.08-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.81-1.66 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₅H₂₄ClN₃O₂S₂, 497.1; m/z found, 498.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1371-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-ol

The title compound was prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Example 82, using more sodium triacetoxyborohydride (3.2equiv.) and more of the appropriate amine (1.7 equiv.) as well asadjusting the reaction temperature to 50° C. for 16 h after stirring atrt for 5 h. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.01(dd, J=7.9, 1.7, 1H), 7.41-7.37 (m, 2H), 7.37-7.34 (m, 2H), 7.20 (dd,J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 3.77-3.68 (m, 1H), 3.52 (s, 2H), 2.80-2.73 (m, 2H),2.23-2.13 (m, 2H), 1.95-1.86 (m, 2H), 1.65-1.56 (m, 2H), 1.37-1.30 (m,1H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₁₈H₁₉N₃O₂S, 341.1; m/z found, 342.1[M+H]⁺.

Example 1387-Methyl-2-[4-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

The title compound was prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Example 130. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.46 (d, J=5.0, 1H),7.44-7.34 (m, 4H), 7.03 (dd, J=5.0, 0.7, 1H), 3.51 (s, 2H), 2.51 (s,3H), 2.41 (s, 4H), 1.64-1.57 (m, 4H), 1.50-1.43 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): masscalcd. for C₁₉H₂₁N₃OS, 339.14; m/z found, 340.10 [M+H]⁺.

Example 139N-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}cyclopropanamine

The title compound was prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Example 1. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.48 (dd, J=4.9, 1.6,1H), 8.28 (dd, J=8.0, 1.6, 1H), 7.38-7.32 (m, 3H), 7.12-7.07 (m, 2H),4.15 (t, J=5.4, 2H), 3.09 (t, J=5.4, 2H), 2.26 (tt, J=7.2, 3.7, 1H),0.55-0.51 (m, 2H), 0.45-0.39 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₁₇H₁₇N₃O₂S, 327.1; m/z found, 328.1 [M+H]⁺.

Examples 140-254 were prepared using methods analogous to the previousexamples.

Example 1402-Methyl-N-[1-(2-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)piperidin-4-yl]propanamide

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.38 (s, 1H), 7.79 (s, 1H), 7.31 (d, J=8.4,2H), 6.94 (d, J=8.1, 2H), 5.28 (brs, 1H), 4.10 (t, J=5.7, 2H), 3.81(brs, 1H), 2.93 (d, J=11.1, 2H), 2.81 (t, J=5.7, 2H), 2.42 (s, 3H),2.31-2.23 (m, 3H), 1.91 d, J=12.0, 2H), 1.52-1.45 (m, 2H), 1.15 (d,J=6.9, 6H). MS (ESI): mass calculated for C₂₄H₃₀N₄O₃S, 454.20; m/zfound, 455.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 141meso-2-{4-[2-(3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.54 (d, J=3.6, 1H), 7.98 (d, J=7.8, 1H), 7.30(d, J=8.7, 2H), 7.19-7.15 (m, 1H), 6.93 (d, J=8.7, 2H), 4.18-4.14 (m,3H), 3.40 (br s, 4H), 2.91 (br s, 1H), 2.79 (br s, 2H), 2.05 (s, 3H),1.98 (br s, 2H), 1.62 (br s, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calculated forC₂₂H₂₄N₄O₃S, 424.16; m/z found, 425.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 142meso-1-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]ureaHydrochloride

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 9.06 (d, J=8.1, 1H), 8.77 (d, J=5.4, 1H),7.90-7.88 (m, 1H), 7.54 (d, J=8.7, 2H), 7.28 (d, J=8.4, 2H), 4.55 (br s,2H), 4.25 (br s, 2H), 3.98 (br s, 1H), 3.61 (br s, 2H), 2.62-2.06 (m,8H). MS (ESI): mass calculated for C₂₂H₂₅N₅O₃S, 439.17; m/z found, 440.1[M+H]⁺.

Example 1437-Methyl-2-(4-{2-[4-(pyridin-4-ylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.71 (d, J=5.4, 2H), 8.44 (d, J=5.4, 1H),7.34-7.28 (m, 4H), 7.01 (d, J=4.8, 1H), 6.94 (d, J=6.0, 2H), 4.15-4.10(m, 2H), 3.84 (br s, 2H), 3.43 (br s, 2H), 2.90 (br s, 2H), 2.71-2.58(m, 4H), 2.49 (s, 3H). MS (ESI): mass calculated for C₂₅H₂₅N₅O₃S,475.17; m/z found, 476.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1441-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.93 (s, 1H), 8.58 (d, J=5.4, 1H), 7.64 (d,J=5.4, 1H), 7.30 (d, J=5.7, 2H), 7.02-6.99 (m, 2H), 4.16-4.01 (m, 3H),3.36 (t, J=4.2, 2H), 3.14-3.10 (m, 2H), 2.88 (br s, 2H), 2.43 (t, J=4.2,2H), 2.35-2.28 (m, 2H), 2.08-1.98 (m, 2H), 1.85-1.69 (m, 4H). MS (ESI):mass calculated for C₂₃H₂₆N₄O₃S, 438.17; m/z found, 439.0 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1456-Methyl-2-(4-{2-[4-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.38 (s, 1H), 7.82 (s, 1H), 7.31 (d, J=8.7,2H), 6.94 (d, J=8.4, 2H), 4.29 (br s, 2H), 3.68-3.53 (m, 7H), 3.24-3.08(m, 5H), 2.68 (br s, 2H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 1.97 (br s, 3H), 1.42 (t,J=7.50, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calculated for C₂₅H₃₀N₄O₄S, 482.20; m/zfound, 483.0 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1462-(4-{2-[5-(Cyclobutylcarbonyl)hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)-7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.44 (d, J=5.1, 1H), 7.32 (d, J=9.0, 2H), 7.01(d, J=5.1, 1H), 6.95 (d, J=9.0, 2H), 4.10 (br s, 2H), 3.64-3.50 (m, 3H),3.28-3.16 (m, 2H), 2.90 (br s, 6H), 2.48 (s, 5H), 2.39-2.29 (m, 2H),2.18-2.12 (m, 2H), 2.04-1.87 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calculated forC₂₆H₃₀N₄O₃S, 478.20; m/z found, 479.0 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1476-Chloro-2-(4-{2-[4-(furan-2-ylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.50 (s, 1H), 7.98 (s, 1H), 7.49 (s, 1H), 7.32(d, J=8.7, 2H), 7.01-6.95 (m, 3H), 6.48 (s, 1H), 4.16 (br s, 2H), 3.87(br s, 4H), 2.89 (br s, 2H), 2.68 (br s, 4H). MS (ESI): mass calculatedfor C₂₃H₂₁ClN₄O₄S, 484.10; m/z found, 485.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 148meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.51 (br s, 1H), 8.34 (d, J=1.8, 1H), 7.31 (d,J=8.7, 2H), 6.98 (d, J=8.7, 2H), 5.37 (br s, 1H), 4.26 (br s, 3H), 3.56(br s, 2H), 2.96 (br s, 2H), 2.09 (br s, 2H), 2.05 (s, 3H), 1.94-1.87(m, 6H). MS (ESI): mass calculated for C₂₂H₂₅N₅O₃S, 439.17; m/z found,440.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 149meso-3-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.55 (d, J=4.2, 1H), 7.99 (d, J=7.8, 1H), 7.30(d, J=8.7, 2H), 7.20-7.16 (m, 1H), 6.92 (d, J=9.0, 2H), 4.42 (s, 2H),4.08 (m, 4H), 2.78-2.70 (m, 4H), 2.51 (d, J=10.2, 2H), 1.90 (s, 4H). MS(ESI): mass calculated for C₂₁H₂₃N₅O₃S, 425.152160644531; m/z found,426.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1502-[4-(2-Morpholin-4-ylethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.51 (br s, 1H), 8.34 (d, J=1.5, 1H), 7.31 (d,J=8.7, 2H), 6.98 (d, J=8.7, 2H), 4.14 (t, J=5.7, 2H), 3.75 (t, J=5.2,4H), 2.83 (t, J=5.7, 2H), 2.60 (br s, 4H). MS (ESI): mass calculated forC₁₇H₁₈N₄O₃S, 358.11; m/z found, 359.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1512-(4-{2-[(1R,4R)-5-(Methylsulfonyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.90 (s, 1H), 8.54 (d, J=4.5, 1H), 7.60 (d,J=1.8, 1H), 7.25 (d, J=8.1, 2H), 6.55 (d, J=8.4, 2H), 4.30 (s, 1H), 4.09(s, 2H), 3.74-3.62 (m, 2H), 3.26 (d, J=9.3, 1H), 3.08 (br s, 3H), 2.87(s, 4H), 1.78-1.24 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calculated for C₂₀H₂₂N₄O₄S₂,446.11; m/z found, 447.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1522-{4-[2-(4-Methyl-1,4-diazepan-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.40 (d, J=4.5, 1H), 7.94 (d, J=8.1, 1H),7.35-7.30 (m, 3H), 6.97 (d, J=8.7, 2H), 4.09 (t, J=6.0, 2H), 2.99 (t,J=6.0, 2H), 2.90 (br s, 4H), 2.67 (br s, 4H), 2.39 (s, 3H), 1.86 (br s,2H). MS (ESI): mass calculated for C₂₀H₂₄N₄O₂S, 384.16; m/z found, 385.1[M+H]⁺.

Example 153meso-N-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.40 (br s, 1H), 7.94 (d, J=7.5, 1H), 7.33-7.27(m, 3H), 6.97 (d, J=6.6, 2H), 5.83 (br s, 1H), 4.18-4.12 (m, 3H), 3.43(br s, 2H), 2.88 (br s, 2H), 2.33-2.17 (m, 4H), 1.99 (s, 3H), 1.85 (brs, 2H), 1.71-1.66 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calculated for C₂₃H₂₆N₄O₃S,438.17; m/z found, 439.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 154N-[1-(2-{4-[(6-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)piperidin-4-yl]acetamide

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.38 (s, 1H), 7.80 (s, 1H), 7.31 (d, J=8.7,2H), 6.94 (d, J=8.7, 2H), 5.47 (brs, 1H), 4.14 (t, J=5.7, 2H), 3.84-3.82(m, 1H), 3.01-2.84 (m, 4H), 2.42 (s, 3H), 2.32 (t, J=6.6, 2H), 1.97-1.94(m, 5H), 1.28-1.25-1.66 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calculated forC₂₂H₂₆N₄O₃S, 426.17; m/z found, 427.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1551-{3-[(2-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)(methyl)amino]propyl}pyrrolidin-2-one

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.49 (d, J=1.8, 1H), 7.97 (d, J=1.8, 1H), 7.30(d, J=9.0, 2H), 6.95 (d, J=9.0, 2H), 4.10 (br s, 2H), 3.42-3.30 (m, 4H),2.85 (br s, 2H), 2.52 (br s, 2H), 2.37-2.34 (m, 5H), 2.05-1.98 (m, 2H),1.77 (br s, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calculated for C₂₂H₂₅ClN₄O₃S, 460.13;m/z found, 461.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1563-[(Cyclopropylmethyl){2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}amino]propan-1-ol

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.90 (s, 1H), 8.55 (d, J=5.4, 1H), 7.61 (d,J=5.4, 1H), 7.27 (d, J=9.0, 2H), 6.99 (d, J=9.0, 2H), 4.13 (t, J=5.7,2H), 3.84 (t, J=5.1, 2H), 3.03 (t, J=5.7, 2H), 2.89 (t, J=5.4, 2H), 2.50(d, J=6.0, 2H), 1.80-1.71 (m, 2H), 0.96-0.91 (m, 1H), 0.59-0.53 (m, 2H),0.20-0.15 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calculated for C₂₁H₂₅N₃O₃S, 399.16;m/z found, 400.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1572-[(Cyclopropylmethyl){2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}amino]ethanol

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.38 (d, J=3.9, 1H), 7.92 (d, J=4.8, 1H),7.34-7.21 (m, 3H), 6.97 (d, J=9.0, 2H), 4.10 (t, J=5.7, 2H), 3.61 (t,J=5.1, 2H), 3.05 (t, J=5.7, 2H), 2.83 (t, J=5.4, 2H), 2.53 (d, J=6.0,2H), 0.93-0.87 (m, 1H), 0.57-0.51 (m, 2H), 0.17-0.12 (m, 2H). MS (ESI):mass calculated for C₂₀H₂₃N₃O₃S, 385.15; m/z found, 386.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1581-(2-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)-4-pyridin-2-ylpiperidin-4-ol

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.53 (d, J=4.2, 1H), 8.44 (d, J=4.8, 1H), 7.73(t, J=7.5, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=7.8, 1H), 7.32 (d, J=8.7, 2H), 7.23-7.20 (m,1H), 6.99 (d, J=9.0, 3H), 5.37 (br s, 1H), 4.22 (br s, 2H), 2.99 (br s,4H), 2.78 (br s, 2H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 2.19 (br s, 2H), 1.68 (d, J=13.2,2H). MS (ESI): mass calculated for C₂₅H₂₆N₄O₃S, 462.17; m/z found, 463.1[M+H]⁺.

Example 159meso-(3-endo)-8-acetyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (d, J=4.8, 1H), 8.00 (d, J=8.1, 1H), 7.32(d, J=8.1, 2H), 7.21-7.17 (m, 1H), 6.93 (d, J=8.4, 2H), 4.62 (brs, 1H),4.14-4.04 (m, 3H), 3.01-3.98 (m, 2H), 2.22-1.54 (m, 12H). MS (ESI): masscalculated for C₂₃H₂₆N₄O₃S, 438.17; m/z found, 439.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 160N-Methyl-2-(methyloxy)-N-[2-({4-[(7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}oxy)ethyl]ethanamine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.44 (d, J=4.8, 1H), 7.31 (d, J=9.0, 2H), 7.00(d, J=4.8, 1H), 6.95 (d, J=9.0, 2H), 4.11 (t, J=6.0, 2H), 3.52 (t,J=5.4, 2H), 3.37 (s, 3H), 2.89 (t, J=6.0, 2H), 2.72 (t, J=5.4, 2H), 2.47(s, 3H), 2.42 (s, 3H). MS (ESI): mass calculated for C₁₉H₂₃N₃O₃S,373.15; m/z found, 374.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 161N-(2-Hydroxy-1,1-dimethylethyl)-1-(2-{[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]oxy}ethyl)piperidine-4-carboxamide

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.99 (s, 1H), 8.43 (d, J=5.1, 1H), 7.63 (d,J=5.4, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=9.0, 2H), 6.98 (d, J=9.0, 2H), 5.52 (br s, 1H),4.80 (br s, 1H), 4.13 (br s, 2H), 3.58 (d, J=4.2, 2H), 3.08 (d, J=11.1,2H), 2.84 (br s, 2H), 2.30-1.60 (m, 7H), 1.29 (s, 6H). MS (ESI): masscalculated for C₂₄H₃₀N₄O₄S, 470.20; m/z found, 471.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 162meso-2-{[4-({2-[8-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]ethyl}oxy)phenyl]oxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.53 (d, J=3.9, 1H), 7.97 (d, J=7.8, 1H), 7.29(d, J=8.7, 2H), 7.16 (d, J=5.1, 1H), 6.91 (d, J=8.7, 2H), 4.61 (br s,1H), 4.12-4.10 (m, 3H), 2.83-2.70 (m, 4H), 2.46-2.04 (m, 2H), 2.05 (s,3H), 2.01-1.76 (m, 4H). MS (ESI): mass calculated for C₂₂H₂₄N₄O₃S,424.16; m/z found, 425.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 163N-[1-(2-{[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]oxy}ethyl)piperidin-4-yl]methanesulfonamide

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.58 (d, J=3.6, 1H), 8.00 (d, J=7.8, 1H), 7.28(d, J=9.0, 2H), 7.22-7.17 (m, 1H), 6.96 (d, J=9.0, 2H), 4.93 (brs, 1H),4.13 (t, J=4.8, 2H), 3.35-3.32 (m, 1H), 2.98 (s, 3H), 2.95-2.91 (m, 2H),2.79 (t, J=5.4, 2H), 2.24 (t, J=11.4, 2H), 1.98 (d, J=11.7, 2H),1.64-1.53 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calculated for C₂₀H₂₄N₄O₄S₂, 448.12;m/z found, 449.1[M+H]⁺.

Example 1642-{[4-({2-[4-(Trifluoromethyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}oxy)phenyl]oxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.99 (s, 1H), 8.43 (d, J=5.4, 1H), 7.63 (d,J=5.4, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=9.0, 2H), 6.98 (d, J=9.0, 2H), 4.13 (t, J=5.7,2H), 3.11 (d, J=11.4, 2H), 2.84 (t, J=5.7, 2H), 2.17-1.63 (m, 7H). MS(ESI): mass calculated for C₂₀H₂₀F₃N₃O₂S, 423.12; m/z found, 424.1[M+H]⁺.

Example 165N-Methyl-1-[2-({4-[(7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}oxy)ethyl]piperidine-4-carboxamide

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.44 (d, J=5.1, 1H), 7.31 (d, J=9.0, 2H), 7.01(d, J=4.8, 1H), 6.95 (d, J=9.0, 2H), 5.57 (br s 1H), 4.14 (t, J=5.7,2H), 3.08 (d, J=11.1, 2H), 2.84-2.80 (m, 5H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 2.21-2.10(m, 3H), 1.88-1.78 (m, 4H). MS (ESI): mass calculated for C₂₂H₂₆N₄O₃S,426.17; m/z found, 427.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 166meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[2-({4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}oxy)ethyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}qlycinamideHydrochloride

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.36 (d, J=5.1, 1H), 7.41 (d, J=9.0, 2H), 7.20(d, J=5.1, 1H), 7.15 (d, J=9.0, 2H), 4.46 (br s, 2H), 4.16 (br s, 2H),4.06 (t, J=6.0, 1H), 3.76 (s, 2H), 3.59 (br s, 2H), 2.58-2.40 (m, 9H),2.20 (d, J=16.2, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calculated for C₂₄H₂₉N₅O₃S, 467.20;m/z found, 468.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1672-({4-[(4-Pyrimidin-2-ylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}oxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.53 (s, 1H), 8.33 (d, J=13.2, 3H), 7.47 (br s,2H), 7.39 (br s, 2H), 6.49 (br s, 1H), 3.87 (br s, 4H), 3.59 (br s, 2H),2.54 (br s, 4H). MS (ESI): mass calculated for C₂₀H₁₉N₇OS, 405.14; m/zfound, 406.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1687-Methyl-2-({4-[(4-pyridin-4-ylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}oxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.45 (d, J=4.8, 1H), 8.27 (d, J=5.1, 2H), 7.42(dd, J=13.2, 5.1, 4H), 7.03 (d, J=4.5, 1H), 6.67 (d, J=5.4, 2H), 3.70(s, 2H), 3.53 (br s, 4H), 2.59 (br s, 4H), 2.51 (s, 3H). MS (ESI): masscalculated for C₂₃H₂₃N₅OS, 417.16; m/z found, 418.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 169meso-(3-endo)-8-Acetyl-N-{[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.53 (d, J=4.5, 1H), 8.00 (d, J=7.8, 1H),7.40-7.30 (m, 4H), 7.21-7.15 (m, 1H), 4.61 (br s, 1H), 4.10 (br s, 1H),3.77 (s, 2H), 3.04 (t, J=5.1, 1H), 2.32-1.85 (m, 9H), 1.77-1.62 (m, 2H).MS (ESI): mass calculated for C₂₂H₂₄N₄O₂S, 408.16; m/z found, 409.0[M+H]⁺.

Example 170meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-{[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.55 (d, J=4.5, 1H), 8.03 (d, J=8.1, 1H),7.42-7.34 (m, 4H), 7.23-7.18 (m, 1H), 4.71 (br s, 1H), 4.16 (br s, 1H),3.82 (s, 2H), 3.14-3.10 (m, 1H), 2.07-1.88 (m, 7H), 1.79-1.38 (m, 5H).MS (ESI): mass calculated for C₂₂H₂₄N₄O₂S, 408.16; m/z found, 409.3[M+H]⁺.

Example 171meso-3-{[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.55 (d, J=4.5, 1H), 8.02 (d, J=7.8, 1H),7.40-7.33 (m, 4H), 7.24-7.18 (m, 1H), 4.44 (brs, 2H), 4.10 (brs, 2H),3.50 (s, 2H), 2.65 (d, J=10.5, 2H), 2.37 (d, J=10.8, 2H), 1.98-1.91 (m,4H). MS (ESI): mass calculated for C₂₀H₂₁N₅O₂S, 395.14; m/z found, 396.0[M+H]⁺.

Example 172N,N-Dimethyl-1-({4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}methyl)piperidine-4-carboxamide

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.39 (s, 1H), 7.83 (s, 1H), 7.38 (br s, 4H),3.55 (br s, 2H), 3.06-2.90 (m, 7H), 2.55-2.40 (m, 4H), 2.04-1.88 (m,4H), 1.72-1.60 (m, 3H). MS (ESI): mass calculated for C₂₂H₂₆N₄O₂S,410.18; m/z found, 411.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1732-[(4-{[4-(2-Thienylacetyl)piperazin-1-yl]methyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.52 (d, J=2.4, 1H), 8.36 (d, J=2.4, 1H),7.44-7.34 (m, 4H), 7.22-7.20 (m, 1H), 6.98-6.94 (m, 1H), 6.91 (s, 1H),3.92 (s, 2H), 3.69 (br s, 2H), 3.54 (br s, 4H), 2.50-2.35 (m, 4H). MS(ESI): mass calculated for C₂₂H₂₁N₅O₂S₂, 451.11; m/z found, 452.0[M+H]⁺.

Example 174N-Ethyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}cyclopropanamine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.40 (d, J=4.5, 1H), 7.94 (d, J=8.1, 1H),7.35-7.25 (m, 5H), 2.92-2.70 (m, 6H), 1.56 (br s, 2H), 1.25 (s, 1H),1.12 (br s, 2H), 0.53-0.44 (m, 3H). MS (ESI): mass calculated forC₁₉H₂₁N₃OS, 339.14; m/z found, 340.5 [M+H]⁺.

Example 175N-Methyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]cyclohexanamine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.92 (s, 1H), 8.56 (br s, 1H), 7.62 (s, 1H),7.43-7.31 (m, 4H), 3.61 (s, 2H), 2.51 (br s, 1H), 2.22 (s, 3H),2.00-1.79 (m, 4H), 1.77-1.55 (m, 2H), 1.40-1.15 (m, 4H). MS (ESI): masscalculated for C₂₀H₂₃N₃OS, 353.16; m/z found, 354.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1762-{4-[2-(4-Acetylpiperazin-1-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.93 (s, 1H), 8.56 (s, 1H), 7.62 (d, J=4.8,1H), 7.40-7.28 (m, 4H), 3.66 (br s, 2H), 3.51 (br s, 2H), 2.87 (br s,2H), 2.70-2.50 (m, 6H), 2.11 (s, 3H). MS (ESI): mass calculated forC₂₀H₂₂N₄O₂S, 382.15; m/z found, 405.1 [M+Na]⁺.

Example 1771-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-1,4-diazepan-5-one

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.55 (s, 1H), 8.45 (s, 1H), 7.44-7.28 (m, 4H),3.11-2.67 (m, 12H). MS (ESI): mass calculated for C₁₈H₁₉N₅O₂S, 369.13;m/z found, 370.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 178N-Ethyl-N-(2-{4-[(6-methyl}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)butan-1-amine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.35 (s, 1H), 8.14 (s, 1H), 7.42-7.37 (m, 4H),2.86-2.69 (m, 6H), 2.69 (t, J=7.8, 2H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 1.56-1.53 (m, 2H),1.41-1.36 (m, 2H), 1.15 (t, J=6.9, 3H), 1.01 (t, J=7.2, 3H). MS (ESI):mass calculated for C₂₁H₂₇N₃OS, 369.19; m/z found, 370.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1792-{[4-(2-Azepan-1-ylethyl)phenyl]oxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.56 (s, 1H), 8.46 (s, 1H), 7.46-7.38 (m, 4H),2.94-2.82 (m, 8H), 1.77-1.71 (m, 8H). MS (ESI): mass calculated forC₁₉H₂₂N₄OS, 354.15; m/z found, 355.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1802-({4-[2-(4-Fluoropiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]phenyl}oxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.55 (d, J=2.4, 1H), 8.44 (d, J=2.4, 1H),7.43-7.40 (m, 4H), 4.85-4.65 (m, 1H), 2.94-2.90 (m, 2H), 2.72-2.68 (m,4H), 2.62-2.55 (m, 2H), 2.09-1.85 (m, 4H). MS (ESI): mass calculated forC₁₈H₁₉FN₄OS, 358.13; m/z found, 359.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 181meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-({4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}methyl)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.37 (s, 1H), 7.81 (s, 1H), 7.36 (br s, 4H),4.69 (br s, 1H), 4.14 (br s, 1H), 3.81 (s, 2H), 3.12-3.07 (m, 1H), 2.42(s, 3H), 2.06-1.87 (m, 7H), 1.77-1.37 (m, 4H). MS (ESI): mass calculatedfor C₂₃H₂₆N₄O₂S, 422.18; m/z found, 423.0 [M+H]⁺.

Example 182meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]methanesulfonamide

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.60 (d, J=4.8, 1H), 8.06 (d, J=7.8, 1H), 7.51(d, J=8.1, 2H), 7.40 (d, J=8.1, 2H), 7.30-7.23 (m, 1H), 4.67 (br, s,1H), 3.78-3.75 (m, 1H), 3.60 (br s, 2H), 3.23 (br s, 2H), 3.00 (br s,3H), 2.35-2.16 (m, 4H), 1.97-1.77 (m, 4H). MS (ESI): mass calculated forC₂₁H₂₄N₄O₃S₂, 444.13; m/z found, 445.0 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1832-({4-[(4-Cyclobutylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}oxy)-6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.38 (s, 1H), 7.82 (s, 1H), 7.37 (br s, 4H),3.59 (br s, 2H), 3.05 (br s, 2H), 2.75 (br s, 7H), 2.43-2.35 (m, 5H),2.13-2.05 (m, 2H), 1.91-1.67 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calculated forC₂₂H₂₆N₄OS, 394.18; m/z found, 395.0 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1842-[(4-{[4-(Pyrimidin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.52-8.50 (m, 3H), 8.35 (d, J=2.1, 1H), 7.47(br s, 2H), 7.37 (d, J=8.1, 2H), 6.92 (t, J=4.5, 1H), 5.12 (br s, 1H),3.61 (br s, 2H), 2.84 (br s, 2H), 2.41 (br s, 2H), 2.10-1.97 (m, 4H). MS(ESI): mass calculated for C₂₁H₂₀N₆O₂S, 420.14; m/z found, 421.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 185meso-2-[(4-{[8-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]methyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (d, J=3.9, 1H), 8.12-8.03 (m, 1H), 7.50(d, J=7.8, 2H), 7.40 (d, J=8.4, 2H), 7.24-7.20 (m, 1H), 4.71 (br s, 1H),4.12 (br s, 1H), 3.75-3.71 (m, 2H), 2.95-2.87 (m, 2H), 2.55 (d, J=9.9,1H), 2.42 (d, J=10.2, 1H), 2.25-1.85 (m, 7H). MS (ESI): mass calculatedfor C₂₁H₂₂N₄O₂S, 394.15; m/z found, 395.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 186N-(Cycloproplylmethyl)-N-{[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methyl}propan-1-amine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.86 (s, 1H), 8.40 (d, J=4.8, 1H), 7.96 (d,J=5.1, 1H), 7.57 (d, J=8.4, 2H), 7.44 (d, J=8.4, 2H), 3.89 (s, 2H),2.70-2.45 (m, 4H), 1.67-1.59 (m, 2H), 0.95 (t, J=7.2, 4H), 0.60 (d,J=7.8, 2H), 0.19 (d, J=4.5, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calculated forC₂₀H₂₃N₃OS, 353.16; m/z found, 354.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1876-Chloro-2-[(4-{[4-(2-thienylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]methyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.51 (s, 1H), 8.02 (s, 1H), 7.45-7.28 (m, 6H),7.07-7.04 (m, 1H), 3.80 (br s, 4H), 3.60 (s, 2H), 2.54 (br s, 4H). MS(ESI): mass calculated for C₂₂H₁₉ClN₄O₂S₂, 470.06; m/z found, 471.0[M+H]⁺.

Example 1886-Chloro-2-[(4-{[5-(methylsulfonyl)hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl]methyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.51 (s, 1H), 8.02 (s, 1H), 7.42-7.35 (m, 4H),3.64 (s, 2H), 3.50-3.45 (m, 2H), 3.12 (d, J=9.9, 2H), 2.92-2.87 (m, 5H),2.69 (s, 2H), 2.48 (d, J=9.0, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calculated forC₂₀H₂₁ClN₄O₃S₂, 464.07; m/z found, 465.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1896-Chloro-2-{[4-(thiomorpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenyl]oxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.48 (s, 1H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 7.40-7.31 (m, 4H),3.53 (s, 2H), 2.92-2.69 (m, 8H). MS (ESI): mass calculated forC₁₇H₁₆ClN₃OS₂, 377.04; m/z found, 378.9 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1902-({4-[(4-pyridin-4-ylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}oxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 9.00 (s, 1H), 8.52 (d, J=3.6, 2H), 8.45 (d,J=5.1, 1H), 7.66 (d, J=5.4, 1H), 7.48 (d, J=8.1, 2H), 7.36 (d, J=8.4,2H), 7.17 (d, J=5.1, 2H), 3.66 (s, 2H), 3.12 (d, J=11.1, 2H), 2.58-2.50(m, 1H), 2.25-2.16 (m, 2H), 1.88-1.86 (m, 4H). MS (ESI): mass calculatedfor C₂₃H₂₂N₄OS, 402.15; m/z found, 403.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 191(1R,4R)-5-({4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy}phenyl]methyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.45 (s, 1H), 8.37 (s, 1H), 7.55 (d, J=8.4,2H), 7.41 (d, J=8.4, 2H), 4.42 (s, 1H), 3.92 (s, 2H), 3.72 (s, 1H), 3.57(d, J=10.2, 1H), 2.97 (d, J=10.2, 1H), 2.83 (d, J=10.2, 1H), 2.02 (d,J=9.0, 1H), 1.84 (d, J=9.9, 1H), 1.28 (br s, 1H). MS (ESI): masscalculated for C₁₉H₁₈ClN₅O₂S, 415.09; m/z found, 416.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 192N-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.97 (s, 1H), 8.48 (s, 1H), 7.66 (s, 1H),7.39-7.33 (m, 4H), 3.90-3.70 (m, 1H), 3.07-2.99 (m, 2H), 2.91-2.86 (m,2H), 2.68 (br s, 2H), 2.26 (brs, 2H), 1.96 (d, J=11.7, 2H), 1.80-1.50(m, 2H), 1.30-1.10 (m, 1H), 0.83-0.72 (m, 4H). MS (ESI): mass calculatedfor C₂₃H₂₆N₄O₂S, 422.18; m/z found, 423.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 193(1S,4S)-5-({4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}methyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.51 (d, J=1.8, 1H), 8.42 (d, J=1.8, 1H), 7.63(d, J=8.4, 2H), 7.49 (d, J=8.1, 2H), 4.53 (s, 1H), 4.20-4.00 (m, 2H),3.92 (s, 1H), 3.66 (d, J=10.2, 1H), 3.41 (s, 1H), 3.15-2.95 (m, 2H),2.15 (d, J=7.6, 1H), 1.96 (d, J=9.9, 1H). MS (ESI): mass calculated forC₁₉H₁₈ClN₅O₂S, 415.09; m/z found, 416.8 [M+H]⁺.

Example 194meso-N-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]methanesulfonamide

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.40 (s, 1H), 7.93 (d, J=7.8, 1H), 7.35-7.25(m, 5H), 4.16 (brs, 1H), 3.65 (brs, 1H), 3.36 (brs, 2H), 2.97 (s, 3H),2.84-2.81 (m, 2H), 2.66-2.61 (m, 2H), 1.99-1.89 (m, 4H), 1.73-1.65 (m,4H). MS (ESI): mass calculated for C₂₂H₂₆N₄O₃S₂, 458.14; m/z found,459.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 195(4-Chlorophenyl)(1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)methanone

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.85 (s, 1H), 8.39 (d, J=4.5, 1H), 8.0 (d,J=7.5, 2H), 7.94 (d, J=4.5, 1H), 7.54 (d, J=7.8, 2H), 7.43-7.34 (m, 4H),3.44 (s, 1H), 3.21-3.12 (m, 2H), 2.92 (d, J=7.5, 2H), 2.72-2.67 (m, 2H),2.37-2.29 (m, 2H), 1.95-1.79 (m, 4H). MS (ESI): mass calculated forC₂₆H₂₄ClN₃O₂S, 477.13; m/z found, 478.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 196N-Propyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}propan-1-amine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.97 (s, 1H), 8.49 (d, J=5.7, 1H), 7.65 (d,J=5.4, 1H), 7.41-7.32 (m, 4H), 2.86-2.74 (m, 4H), 2.54 (t, J=7.8, 4H),1.59-1.51 (m, 4H), 0.96-0.91 (m, 6H). MS (ESI): mass calculated forC₂₀H₂₅N₃OS, 355.17; m/z found, 356.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1976-Chloro-2-[(4-{2-[4-(cyclopropylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.49 (d, J=2.4, 1H), 7.99 (d, J=2., 1H),7.34-7.24 (m, 4H), 3.69 (br s, 4H), 2.85 (br s, 2H), 2.64 (br s, 2H),2.56 (br s, 4H), 1.76-1.72 (m, 1H), 1.01-0.99 (m, 2H), 0.78-0.76 (m,2H). MS (ESI): mass calculated for C₂₂H₂₃ClN₄O₂S, 442.12; m/z found,443.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 1986-Methyl-2-[(4-{2-[4-(pyrrolidin-1-ylcarbonyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.38 (s, 1H), 7.80 (s, 1H), 7.30-7.24 (m, 4H),3.49-3.44 (m, 5H), 3.08 (br s, 2H), 2.84 (br s, 2H), 2.60 (br s, 2H),2.42 (s, 3H), 1.97-1.76 (m, 10H). MS (ESI): mass calculated forC₂₅H₃₀N₄O₂S, 450.21; m/z found, 451.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 199meso-1-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}urea

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.51 (s, 1H), 8.41 (s, 1H), 7.57 (d, J=7.8,2H), 7.40 (d, J=8.4, 2H), 3.83-3.79 (m, 1H), 3.62 (s, 2H), 3.19 (br s,2H), 2.16 (br s, 4H), 1.96 (d, J=7.5, 2H), 1.65 (d, J=14.4, 2H). MS(ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₀H₂₂N₆O₂S, 410.15; m/z found, 411.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 200meso-1-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}urea

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.97 (s, 1H), 8.48 (d, J=5.7, 1H), 7.66 (d,J=5.4, 1H), 7.56 (d, J=8.1, 2H), 7.38 (d, J=8.1, 2H), 3.81 (br s, 1H),3.62 (br s, 2H), 3.20 (br s, 2H), 2.14 (br s, 4H), 1.96 (d, J=7.5, 2H),1.65 (d, J=14.4, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₁H₂₃N₅O₂S, 409.16; m/zfound, 410.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 201meso-(3-exo)-3-{[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]amino}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.43 (d, J=4.8, 1H), 8.02 (d, J=8.1, 1H),7.56-7.49 (m, 3H), 7.41 (d, J=8.4, 2H), 4.30 (br s, 2H), 3.85 (s, 2H),3.22-3.05 (m, 1H), 1.98 (d, J=7.5, 4H), 3.46 (d, J=7.5, 2H), 1.71-1.59(m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₁H₂₃N₅O₂S, 409.16; m/z found, 410.1[M+H]⁺.

Example 202meso-3-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 9.00 (s, 1H), 8.45 (d, J=5.1, 1H), 7.65 (d,J=5.1, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=7.8, 2H), 7.33 (d, J=7.8, 2H), 4.41 (br s, 2H),4.11 (br s, 2H), 3.53 (s, 2H), 2.67 (d, J=10.2, 2H), 2.40 (d, J=10.2,2H), 2.01-1.93 (m, 4H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₀H₂₁N₅O₂S, 395.14;m/z found, 396.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 203meso-3-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.43 (d, J=4.8, 1H), 7.36 (br s, 3H), 7.25 (brs, 1H), 7.02 (s, 1H), 4.39 (br s, 2H), 4.10 (br s, 2H), 3.74-3.71 (m,1H), 3.50 (br s, 2H), 2.65 (d, J=10.5, 1H), 2.50 (br s, 3H), 2.37 (d,J=10.5, 1H), 2.04-1.91 (m, 3H), 1.26-1.21 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd.for C₂₁H₂₃N₅O₂S, 409.16; m/z found, 410.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 204N-(Cyclopropylmethyl)-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]propane-1,3-diamineHydrochloride

¹H NMR (300 MHz, D₂O): 9.46 (s, 1H), 8.82 (br s, 1H), 8.21 (br s, 1H),7.86 (br s, 2H), 7.75 (br s, 2H), 4.73 (br s, 2H), 3.55 (br s, 2H),3.33-3.23 (m, 4H), 2.37 (br s, 2H), 1.39-1.31 (m, 1H), 0.95 (br s, 2H),0.54 (br s, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₀H₂₄N₄OS, 368.17; m/zfound, 369.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 205meso-7-Methyl-2-(4-{[3-(methylsulfonyl)-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.44 (d, J=5.1, 1H), 7.55-7.38 (m, 4H), 7.02(br s, 1H), 3.53 (br s, 2H), 3.43 (d, J=9.6, 2H), 3.27 (br s, 2H), 2.96(d, J=10.2, 2H), 2.78 (br s, 3H), 2.51 (br s, 3H), 2.01 (br s, 2H), 1.90(br s, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₁H₂₄N₄O₃S₂, 444.13; m/z found,445.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 206N-(1-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyridine-4-carboxamide

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.77 (d, J=5.7, 2H), 8.46 (d, J=4.8, 1H), 7.65(d, J=6.0, 2H), 7.56 (br s, 2H), 7.44 (d, J=8.4, 2H), 7.06 (d, J=4.8,1H), 6.38 (br s, 1H), 4.13 (br s, 1H), 3.81 (br s, 2H), 3.52-3.48 (m,1H), 3.15 (br s, 2H), 2.54 (s, 4H), 2.12-1.97 (m, 4H). MS (ESI): masscalcd. for C₂₅H₂₅N₅O₂S, 459.17; m/z found, 460.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2074-Methyl-1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-1,4-diazepan-5-one

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.40 (d, J=3.9, 1H), 7.92 (d, J=8.1, 1H), 7.42(d, J=8.1, 2H), 7.32 (d, J=7.8, 3H), 3.61 (br s, 2H), 3.45 (br s, 2H),2.98 (s, 3H), 2.68-2.62 (m, 6H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₁₉H₂₀N₄O₂S,368.13; m/z found, 369.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2083-(Cyclopropyl{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}amino)propan-1-ol

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.99 (s, 1H), 8.52 (d, J=5.7, 1H), 7.69 (d,J=5.7, 1H), 7.37 (d, J=9.0, 2H), 7.10 (d, J=9.0, 2H), 4.25 (t, J=5.7,2H), 3.67 (t, J=6.3, 2H), 3.11 (t, J=5.7, 2H), 2.92-2.87 (m, 2H),1.97-1.87 (m, 1H), 1.85-1.80 (m, 2H), 0.63-0.50 (m, 4H). MS (ESI): masscalcd. for C₂₀H₂₃N₃O₃S, 385.15; m/z found, 386.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 209meso-2-(4-{2-[8-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)-7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.26 (d, J=5.1, 1H), 7.30 (d, J=8.7, 2H), 7.24(d, J=8.7, 2H), 7.09 (d, J=5.1, 1H), 4.42 (br s, 1H), 4.10 (br s, 1H),2.76 (d, J=6.9, 2H), 2.70 (d, J=11.1, 2H), 2.59 (d, J=5.1, 1H), 2.54 (d,J=6.9, 1H), 2.42 (s, 3H), 2.21-2.15 (m, 2H), 2.15 (s, 3H), 1.98-1.70 (m,4H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₃H₂₆N₄O₂S, 422.18; m/z found, 423.2[M+H]⁺.

Example 210meso-3-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamideHydrochloride

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.44 (d, J=4.8, 1H), 8.28 (d, J=9.0, 2H),7.43-7.29 (m, 4H), 3.78 (d, J=14.4, 4H), 3.19 (s, 2H), 3.01 (s, 4H),2.10 (br s, 2H), 1.82 (d, J=8.1, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₁H₂₃N₅O₂S, 409.16; m/z found, 410.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 211meso-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.52 (d, J=5.1, 1H), 8.32 (d, J=7.8, 1H),7.41-7.34 (m, 3H), 7.12 (d, J=9.3, 2H), 4.24 (d, J=5.4, 2H), 3.65-3.57(m, 2H), 3.46 (brs, 1H), 3.18-3.11 (m, 3H), 2.89 (d, J=5.4, 2H), 2.07(d, J=9.6, 2H), 1.73 (d, J=7.8, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₁H₂₃N₅O₃S, 425.15; m/z found, 426.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 212meso-2-(4-{2-[8-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.38 (d, J=4.2, 1H), 8.19 (d, J=6.9, 1H),7.31-7.21 (m, 5H), 4.44 (br s, 1H), 4.11 (br s, 1H), 2.78-2.68 (m, 4H),2.58-2.52 (m, 2H), 2.21-2.15 (m, 2H), 1.98 (s, 3H), 1.80-1.69 (m, 4H).MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₂H₂₄N₄O₂S, 408.16; m/z found, 409.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 213meso-2-(4-{2-[3-(Methylsulfonyl)-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56-8.54 (m, 1H), 8.02-7.99 (m, 1H), 7.32 (d,J=9.0, 2H), 7.22-7.17 (m, 1H), 6.94 (d, J=9.3, 2H), 4.13-4.08 (m, 2H),3.44-3.40 (m, 4H), 2.99 (d, J=9.3, 2H), 2.69 (br s, 5H), 2.04-1.86 (m,4H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₁H₂₄N₄O₄S₂, 460.12; m/z found, 461.1[M+H]⁺.

Example 214meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.47 (d, J=3.9, 1H), 8.29 (d, J=7.8, 1H),7.36-7.30 (m, 5H), 4.60 (br s, 1H), 4.30 (br s, 1H), 3.23-3.05 (m, 1H),2.85-2.69 (m, 4H), 2.28 (s, 1H), 2.28-1.56 (m, 9H), 1.47-1.27 (m, 1H).MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₃H₂₆N₄O₂S, 422.18; m/z found, 423.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 215meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amineHydrochloride

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 9.05 (dd, J=8.1, 1.5, 1H), 8.76 (dd, J=6.0,1.5, 1H), 7.90-7.85 (m, 1H), 7.53 (d, J=9.3, 2H), 7.26 (d, J=9.0, 2H),4.78 (br s, 1H), 4.53 (br s, 1H), 4.43-4.39 (m, 2H), 3.92 (br s, 1H),3.60-3.58 (m, 2H), 2.23-2.20 (m, 6H), 2.07-1.82 (m, 5H). MS (ESI): masscalcd. for C₂₃H₂₆N₄O₃S, 438.17; m/z found, 439.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2162-Methoxy-N-(1-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidin-4-yl)acetamide

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.30 (s, 1H), 8.10 (s, 1H), 7.47 (d, J=8.4,2H), 7.37 (d, J=8.4, 2H), 3.86 (s, 1H), 3.77-3.72 (m, 2H), 3.57 (s, 2H),3.39 (s, 3H), 2.90 (d, J=11.7, 2H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 2.19-2.11 (m, 2H),1.85-1.82 (m, 2H), 1.63-1.57 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₂H₂₆N₄O₃S, 426.17; m/z found, 427.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2172-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-2-ylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.99 (s, 1H), 8.61 (d, J=4.5, 1H), 8.50 (d,J=5.7, 1H), 7.98 (t, J=7.8, 1H), 7.68-7.49 (m, 5H), 7.41 (d, J=8.4, 2H),3.84 (br s, 2H), 3.66 (s, 2H), 3.51 (br s, 2H), 2.63 (br s, 2H), 2.51(br s, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₃H₂₁N₅O₂S, 431.14; m/z found,432.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2182-{4-[(4-tert-Butylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}-6-chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.50 (s, 1H), 7.99 (s, 1H), 7.40 (br s, 2H),7.34 (d, J=8.1, 2H), 3.51 (br s, 2H), 2.95 (br s, 2H), 1.91 (br s, 2H),1.65 (d, J=12.6, 2H), 1.32 (br s, 2H), 0.99 (br s, 1H), 0.86 (s, 9H). MS(ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₂H₂₆ClN₃OS, 415.15; m/z found, 416.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 219N-{1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}propanamide

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.39 (br s, 1H), 7.98 (br s, 1H), 7.51-7.35 (m,5H), 3.58-3.45 (m, 3H), 2.89 (br s, 2H), 2.18-2.12 (m, 4H), 1.83 (br s,2H), 1.52 (d, J=11.4, 2H), 1.13-1.07 (m, 3H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₁H₂₄N₄O₂S, 396.16; m/z found, 397.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 220N-(1-{4-[(6-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidin-4-yl)thiophene-2-carboxamide

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.27 (s, 1H), 8.08 (s, 1H), 7.67 (d, J=3.3,1H), 7.59 (d, J=4.8, 1H), 7.46 (d, J=9.0, 2H), 7.36 (d, J=7.8, 2H), 7.07(t, J=3.9, 1H), 3.86-3.79 (m, 1H), 3.56 (s, 2H), 2.93 (d, J=11.4, 2H),2.40 (s, 3H), 2.18-2.11 (m, 2H), 1.89 (d, J=11.4, 2H), 1.71-1.60 (m,2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₄H₂₄N₄O₂S₂, 464.13; m/z found, 465.1[M+H]⁺.

Example 2212-[4-(2-Pyrrolidin-1-ylethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.81 (s, 1H), 8.37 (d, J=5.7, 1H), 7.93 (d,J=5.7, 1H), 7.45-7.36 (m, 4H), 3.23-3.01 (m, 8H), 1.97 (br s, 4H). MS(ESI): mass calcd. for C₁₈H₁₉N₃OS, 325.12; m/z found, 326.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2222-(4-{2-[4-(Cyclopropylcarbonyl)-1,4-diazepan-1-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.41 (d, J=4.5, 1H), 8.01 (d, J=6.9, 1H),7.50-7.45 (m, 1H), 7.42-7.31 (m, 4H), 3.89-3.80 (m, 2H), 3.69-3.59 (m,2H), 2.96-2.75 (m, 8H), 2.01-1.86 (m, 3H), 0.89-0.80 (m, 4H). MS (ESI):mass calcd. for C₂₃H₂₆N₄O₂S, 422.18; m/z found, 423.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2231′-(2-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)-1,4′-bipiperidine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.50 (d, J=2.4, 1H), 7.99 (d, J=2.4, 1H),7.32-7.27 (m, 4H), 3.08 (d, J=11.4, 2H), 2.86-2.80 (m, 2H), 2.61-2.55(m, 7H), 2.06-1.46 (m, 12H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₄H₂₉ClN₄OS,456.18; m/z found, 457.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2241-Methyl-4-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperazin-2-one

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.97 (br s, 1H), 8.41 (d, J=3.3, 1H), 7.62 (d,J=5.1, 1H), 7.40 (d, J=8.4, 2H), 7.31 (d, J=8.4, 2H), 3.56 (s, 2H), 3.31(t, J=5.4, 2H), 3.14 (s, 2H), 2.93 (s, 3H), 2.69 (t, J=5.4, 2H). MS(ESI): mass calcd. for C₁₈H₁₈N₄O₂S, 354.12; m/z found, 355.0 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2253-(4-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperazin-1-yl)propanoicAcid Hydrochloride

¹H NMR (300 MHz, D₂O): 8.34-8.29 (m, 1H), 8.18-8.11 (m, 1H), 7.35-7.22(m, 2H), 7.26 (d, J=7.8, 3H), 3.18-3.07 (m, 12H), 2.95 (d, J=8.1, 2H),2.53-2.49 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₁H₂₄N₄O₃S, 412.16; m/zfound, 413.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2262-{4-[(4-Acetyl-1,4-diazepan-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.99 (s, 1H), 8.50 (d, J=5.4, 1H), 7.66 (d,J=5.4, 1H), 7.55-7.51 (m, 2H), 7.39 (d, J=8.4, 2H), 3.73 (d, J=6.0, 2H),3.65-3.60 (m, 4H), 2.79 (d, J=4.8, 2H), 2.71 (d, J=4.8, 2H), 2.12 (s,3H), 1.95-1.86 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₀H₂₂N₄O₂S, 382.15;m/z found, 383.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2272-[4-({4-[(4-Methylpiperazin-1-yl)carbonyl]piperidin-1-yl}methyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.98 (d, J=2.4, 1H), 8.51-8.48 (m, 1H),7.68-7.65 (m, 1H), 7.51 (d, J=8.4, 2H), 7.40 (d, J=8.4, 2H), 3.60 (s,6H), 2.98 (d, J=9.9, 2H), 2.69 (br s, 1H), 2.44 (d, J=13.8, 4H), 2.31(s, 3H), 2.16 (t, J=11.4, 2H), 1.86-1.73 (m, 4H). MS (ESI): mass calcd.for C₂₄H₂₉N₅O₂S, 451.20; m/z found, 452.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 228meso-N-Methyl-N-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.40 (d, J=3.3, 1H), 7.94 (d, J=8.1, 1H),7.52-7.43 (m, 2H), 7.36-7.25 (m, 3H), 3.49-3.45 (m, 3H), 3.31 (s, 2H),2.76 (d, J=17.7, 2H), 2.31-2.17 (m, 5H), 2.03 (d, J=15.3, 2H), 1.57-1.51(m, 3H), 1.36-1.15 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₃H₂₆N₄O₂S,422.18; m/z found, 423.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2296-Methyl-2-(4-{[4-(piperazin-1-ylcarbonyl)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridineHydrochloride

¹H NMR (300 MHz, D₂O): 8.48 (d, J=3.0, 2H), 7.80 (d, J=8.7, 2H), 7.67(d, J=8.7, 2H), 4.53 (s, 2H), 4.05 (d, J=5.1, 2H), 3.97 (d, J=4.8, 2H),3.78 (d, J=12.3, 2H), 3.54-3.41 (m, 5H), 3.31-3.22 (m, 3H), 2.59 (s,3H), 2.19 (d, J=10.2, 2H), 2.10-2.01 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₄H₂₉N₅O₂S, 451.20; m/z found, 452.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 230meso-3-(2-{4-[(6-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.34 (d, J=2.1, 1H), 8.13 (d, J=1.8, 1H),7.42-7.32 (m, 4H), 4.21 (br s, 2H), 2.88-2.75 (m, 4H), 2.67-2.62 (m,2H), 2.46 (s, 3H), 2.34 (d, J=10.5, 2H), 1.85 (d, J=1.8, 4H). MS (ESI):mass calcd. for C₂₂H₂₅N₅O₂S, 423.17; m/z found, 424.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 231meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.96 (s, 1H), 8.41 (d, J=5.4, 1H), 7.62 (d,J=5.4, 1H), 7.40 (d, J=8.4, 2H), 7.30 (d, J=8.4, 2H), 4.69 (br s, 1H),4.14 (br s, 1H), 3.85 (s, 2H), 3.81-3.04 (m, 1H), 2.10-1.22 (m, 11H). MS(ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₂H₂₄N₄O₂S, 408.16; m/z found, 409.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 232meso-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 9.18 (br s, 1H), 8.75 (m, 2H), 7.49 (d, J=9.0,2H), 7.22 (d, J=9.0, 2H), 4.55-4.51 (m, 2H), 4.31 (br s, 2H), 4.05 (d,J=13.8, 2H), 3.68 (br s, 2H), 3.55 (d, J=13.8, 2H), 2.55-2.35 (m, 2H),2.20-2.11 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₁H₂₃N₅O₃S, 425.15; m/zfound, 426.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 233meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-(2-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.36 (s, 1H), 8.16 (s, 1H), 7.44 (br s, 4H),4.70-4.68 (m, 1H), 4.43-4.39 (m, 1H), 3.55-3.46 (m, 1H), 3.18-3.13 (m,2H), 3.01-2.96 (m, 2H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 2.14-1.50 (m, 11H). MS (ESI): masscalcd. for C₂₄H₂₈N₄O₂S, 436.19; m/z found, 437.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 234meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-methyl-N-(2-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.35 (d, J=1.8, 1H), 8.15 (d, J=1.2, 1H),7.43-7.35 (m, 4H), 4.68-4.66 (m, 1H), 4.37-4.34 (m, 1H), 3.16-3.12 (m,1H), 2.90-2.84 (m, 2H), 2.80-2.74 (m, 2H), 2.48 (s, 3H), 2.39 (s, 3H),2.12 (s, 3H), 2.10-1.61 (m, 8H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₅H₃₀N₄O₂S,450.21; m/z found, 451.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 235N²-(2-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)-N²-methylglycinamide

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃) 8.51 (d, J=2.4, 1H), 8.00 (d, J=1.8, 1H), 7.33(d, J=9.0, 2H), 6.96 (d, J=8.7, 2H), 5.47 (br s, 1H), 4.12 (br s, 2H),3.22 (br s, 2H), 2.96 (br s, 2H), 2.49 (br s, 3H). MS (ESI): mass calcd.for C₁₇H₁₇ClN₄O₃S, 392.07; m/z found, 393.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2362-[4-(2-Azetidin-1-ylethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.95 (s, 1H), 8.47 (d, J=5.7, 1H), 7.64 (d,J=5.4, 1H), 7.32 (d, J=8.7, 2H), 7.04 (d, J=8.7, 2H), 4.05-4.01 (m, 2H),3.46-3.41 (m, 4H), 2.91 (t, J=5.1, 2H), 2.21-2.10 (m, 2H). MS (ESI):mass calcd. for C₁₇H₁₇N₃O₂S, 327.11; m/z found, 328.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2372-(4-{2-[4-(Pyridin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.50 (d, J=2.1, 1H), 8.39 (d, J=2.4, 1H), 8.08(d, J=3.9, 1H), 7.67-7.62 (m, 1H), 7.42-7.34 (m, 4H), 6.92-6.87 (m, 1H),6.75 (d, J=8.1, 1H), 5.13-5.02 (m, 1H), 2.94-2.88 (m, 4H), 2.70-2.64 (m,2H), 2.50-2.44 (m, 2H), 2.18-2.05 (m, 2H), 1.87-1.81 (m, 2H). MS (ESI):mass calcd. for C₂₃H₂₃N₅O₂S, 433.16; m/z found, 434.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 238meso-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxylicAcid Hydrochloride

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.49 (d, J=3.9, 1H), 8.34 (d, J=7.2, 1H), 7.74(d, J=7.2, 2H), 7.58 (d, J=7.2, 2H), 7.38-7.34 (m, 1H), 4.31 (s, 2H),4.01 (br s, 2H), 2.93 (br s, 1H), 2.46 (br s, 2H), 2.22-1.95 (m, 6H). MS(ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₁H₂₁N₃O₃S, 395.13; m/z found, 396.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2396-Chloro-2-(4-{2-[5-(1-methylethyl)hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.50 (d, J=2.1, 1H), 7.98 (d, J=1.8, 1H),7.31-7.27 (m, 2H), 6.96 (d, J=9.0, 2H), 4.11 (t, J=5.7, 2H), 2.90-2.82(m, 4H), 2.71-2.66 (m, 4H), 2.53-2.45 (m, 2H), 2.35-2.26 (m, 3H), 1.09(d, J=6.3, 6H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₃H₂₇ClN₄O₂S, 458.15; m/zfound, 459.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 240N-(Cyclopropylmethyl)-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-beta-alanine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.85 (s, 1H), 8.39 (d, J=5.4, 1H), 7.94 (d,J=5.4, 1H), 7.41 (d, J=9.0, 2H), 7.20 (d, J=9.0, 2H), 4.46 (t, J=4.8,2H), 3.72 (t, J=4.8, 2H), 3.51 (t, J=6.3, 2H), 3.20 (d, J=7.5, 2H), 2.65(t, J=6.3, 2H), 1.31-1.26 (m, 1H), 0.83-0.75 (m, 2H), 0.58-0.45 (m, 2H).MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₁H₂₃N₃O₄S, 413.14; m/z found, 414.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 241N-Methyl-N-(2-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)-beta-alanine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 10.27 (br s, 1H), 8.34 (s, 1H), 7.83 (s, 1H),7.28 (d, J=5.7, 2H), 6.94 (d, J=8.4, 2H), 4.28 (br s, 2H), 3.35 (br s,2H), 3.21 (br s, 2H), 2.74 (s, 3H), 2.65 (br s, 2H), 2.41 (s, 3H). MS(ESI): mass calcd. for C₁₉H₂₁N₃O₄S, 387.13; m/z found, 388.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2422-(Cyclopropyl{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}amino)ethanol

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.38 (d, J=3.3, 1H), 7.99 (d, J=6.9, 1H),7.48-7.43 (m, 1H), 7.32 (d, J=9.0, 2H), 7.06 (d, J=9.0, 2H), 4.22-4.18(m, 2H), 3.72 (t, J=6.3, 2H), 3.11 (t, J=5.7, 2H), 2.93-2.88 (m, 2H),2.02-1.98 (m, 1H), 0.57-0.47 (m, 4H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₁₉H₂₁N₃O₃S, 371.13; m/z found, 372.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 243N-(2-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)-N,1-dimethylpiperidin-4-amine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.51 (d, J=2.4, 1H), 8.46 (d, J=2.4, 1H),7.45-7.37 (m, 4H), 3.02-2.83 (m, 7H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 2.33 (s, 3H),2.20-2.00 (m, 2H), 1.95-1.80 (m, 2H), 1.67-1.62 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): masscalcd. for C₂₁H₂₅ClN₄OS, 416.14; m/z found, 417.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 244meso-2-(4-{2-[3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.85 (s, 1H), 8.38 (d, J=5.4, 1H), 7.93 (d,J=5.7, 1H), 7.36 (d, J=8.7, 2H), 7.10 (d, J=9.3, 2H), 4.23-4.19 (m, 2H),4.11 (d, J=12.9, 1H), 3.65-3.55 (m, 1H), 3.50-3.40 (m, 3H), 2.96-2.85(m, 3H), 2.20-1.95 (m, 5H), 1.69-1.59 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₂H₂₄N₄O₃S, 424.16; m/z found, 425.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2456-Methyl-2-{4-[2-(4-pyridin-2-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]-phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.45 (d, J=4.5, 1H), 8.31 (br s, 1H), 8.11 (brs, 1H), 7.81-7.76 (m, 1H), 7.42-7.35 (m, 5H), 7.28-7.23 (m, 1H),3.40-3.20 (m, 2H), 2.94-2.91 (m, 2H), 2.75-2.71 (m, 3H), 2.43 (s, 3H),2.35-2.27 (m, 2H), 1.96-1.86 (m, 4H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₅H₂₆N₄OS, 430.18; m/z found, 431.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2465-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamide

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.99 (s, 1H), 8.50 (d, J=5.7, 1H), 7.67 (d,J=5.7, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.4, 2H), 7.34 (d, J=8.7, 2H), 3.57-3.51 (m, 2H),3.36-3.15 (m, 2H), 2.91-2.87 (m, 6H), 2.76-2.71 (m, 2H), 2.49 (d, J=6.0,2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₁H₂₃N₅O₂S, 409.16; m/z found, 410.0[M+H]⁺.

Example 2471-(1-Acetylazetidin-3-yl)-N-{4-[(6-chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}-N-methylmethanamine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.50 (d, J=2.1, 1H), 8.43 (d, J=2.4, 1H), 7.73(d, J=8.4, 2H), 7.62 (d, J=8.7, 2H), 4.48-4.42 (m, 3H), 4.25-4.04 (m,2H), 3.83-3.78 (m, 1H), 3.60 (br s, 2H), 3.38-3.26 (m, 1H), 2.86 (s,3H), 1.89 (s, 3H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₀H₂₁ClN₄O₂S, 416.11; m/zfound, 417.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2482-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-3-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.99 (s, 1H), 8.51 (d, J=5.4, 1H), 8.24 (d,J=2.7, 1H), 8.12 (d, J=4.2, 1H), 7.68 (d, J=5.4, 1H), 7.54 (d, J=8.4,2H), 7.48-7.34 (m, 4H), 4.56-4.53 (m, 1H), 3.65 (s, 2H), 2.90-2.75 (m,2H), 2.48-2.40 (m, 2H), 2.06-2.05 (m, 2H), 1.89-1.83 (m, 2H). MS (ESI):mass calcd. for C₂₃H₂₂N₄O₂S, 418.15; m/z found, 419.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 249meso-N-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}methanesulfonamide

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.93 (s, 1H), 8.56 (d, J=5.4, 1H), 7.61 (d,J=5.7, 1H), 7.50 (d, J=8.4, 2H), 7.32 (d, J=8.4, 2H), 4.25 (br s, 1H),3.67-3.58 (m, 3H), 3.28 (brs, 2H), 2.97 (s, 3H), 2.10-2.06 (m, 2H),1.94-1.89 (m, 2H), 1.90-1.68 (m, 4H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₁H₂₄N₄O₃S₂, 444.13; m/z found, 445.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 250N-[(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)methyl]acetamide

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.97 (s, 1H), 8.50 (d, J=5.7, 1H), 7.67 (d,J=5.7, 1H), 7.36 (d, J=9.0, 2H), 7.10 (d, J=9.3, 2H), 4.24-4.20 (m, 2H),3.18-3.08 (m, 4H), 2.95 (br s, 2H), 2.29 (br s, 2H), 1.95 (s, 3H), 1.78(d, J=12.6, 2H), 1.58 (br s, 1H), 1.39-1.32 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): masscalcd. for C₂₂H₂₆N₄O₃S, 426.17; m/z found, 427.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2512-{4-[(4-Pyridin-2-ylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.42 (d, J=5.1, 1H), 8.09 (d, J=3.3, 1H), 8.02(d, J=6.9, 1H), 7.60-7.48 (m, 4H), 7.44 (d, J=12.6, 2H), 6.84 (d, J=8.7,1H), 6.71-6.67 (m, 1H), 3.66 (s, 2H), 3.57-3.50 (m, 5H), 2.65-2.62 (m,3H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₂H₂₁N₅OS, 403.15; m/z found, 404.1[M+H]⁺.

Example 2522-(4-{2-[(1R,4R)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.44 (d, J=4.5, 1H), 8.04 (d, J=8.1, 1H),7.53-7.49 (m, 1H), 7.44 (d, J=8.4, 2H), 7.36 (d, J=8.7, 2H), 4.71 (s,0.5H), 4.50 (s, 0.5H), 3.76-3.62 (m, 3H), 3.48-3.26 (m, 2H), 3.09-2.95(m, 1H), 2.89 (s, 3H), 2.77-2.71 (m, 1H), 2.14 (s, 1H), 2.04 (s, 2H),2.01-1.78 (m, 1H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₁H₂₂N₄O₂S, 394.15; m/zfound, 395.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 253N-Ethyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]cyclohexanamine

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CDCl₃): 9.00 (s, 1H), 8.43 (d, J=4.8, 1H), 7.62 (d,J=5.1, 1H), 7.46 (d, J=7.5, 2H), 7.27 (d, J=8.4, 2H), 3.64 (br s, 2H),2.54 (t, J=6.6, 3H), 1.81 (br s, 4H), 1.63 (d, J=11.4, 1H), 1.27-1.06(m, 5H), 1.01-0.96 (m, 3H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₁H₂₅N₃OS,367.18; m/z found, 368.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 254meso-(3-exo)-3-{[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]amino}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide

¹H NMR (300 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.52 (d, J=3.6, 1H), 8.33 (d, J=6.3, 1H), 7.54(d, J=8.4, 2H), 7.44 (d, J=8.7, 2H), 7.40-7.35 (m, 1H), 4.30 (br s, 2H),3.85 (s, 2H), 3.16-3.12 (m, 1H), 2.01-1.97 (m, 4H), 1.73 (d, J=7.5, 2H),1.60 (t, J=10.8, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₁H₂₃N₅O₂S, 409.16; m/zfound, 410.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2552-[4-(2-{4-[(4-Methylphenyl)sulfanyl]piperidin-1-yl}ethoxy)phenoxyl][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

The title compound was prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Example 1. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.9, 1.7,1H), 8.00 (dd, J=7.9, 1.7, 1H), 7.36-7.28 (m, 4H), 7.19 (dd, J=7.9, 4.9,1H), 7.11 (m, 2H), 6.96-6.91 (m, 2H), 4.15 (t, J=5.7, 2H), 3.12-2.99 (m,3H), 2.90 (t, J=5.6, 2H), 2.44-2.35 (m, 2H), 2.33 (s, 3H), 2.07-1.97 (m,2H), 1.79-1.66 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₆H₂₇N₃O₂S₂, 477.2;m/z found, 478.1 [M+H]⁺.

Examples 256-264 were prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Example 82.

Example 2561′-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-1,4′-bipiperidine

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.01 (dd, J=7.9,1.7, 1H), 7.41-7.32 (m, 4H), 7.19 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 3.50 (s, 2H),2.99-2.89 (m, 2H), 2.55-2.48 (m, 3H), 2.02-1.93 (m, 2H), 1.82-1.74 (m,2H), 1.62-1.55 (m, 8H), 1.47-1.39 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₃H₂₈N₄OS, 408.2; m/z found, 409.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2572-{4-[(4-Morpholin-4-ylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.01 (dd, J=7.9,1.6, 1H), 7.41-7.33 (m, 4H), 7.20 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 3.74-3.69 (m,4H), 3.51 (s, 2H), 2.98-2.90 (m, 2H), 2.58-2.53 (m, 4H), 2.25-2.15 (m,1H), 2.04-1.94 (m, 2H), 1.84-1.76 (m, 2H), 1.59-1.55 (m, 2H). MS (ESI):mass calcd. for C₂₂H₂₆N₄O₂S, 410.2; m/z found, 411.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 258N,N-Dimethyl-2-{1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-2-yl}ethanamine

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.00 (dd, J=7.9,1.7, 1H), 7.43-7.38 (m, 2H), 7.36-7.31 (m, 2H), 7.19 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8,1H), 4.02-3.93 (m, 1H), 3.32-3.25 (m, 1H), 2.77-2.69 (m, 1H), 2.45-2.38(m, 1H), 2.38-2.32 (m, 2H), 2.24 (s, 6H), 2.14-2.02 (m, 1H), 1.86-1.64(m, 5H), 1.52-1.43 (m, 3H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₂H₂₈N₄OS, 396.2;m/z found, 397.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 259N,N-Dimethyl-1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-amine

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.01 (dd, J=7.9,1.7, 1H), 7.41-7.32 (m, 4H), 7.19 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 3.51 (s, 2H),2.98-2.87 (m, 2H), 2.28 (s, 6H), 2.19-2.09 (m, 1H), 2.03-1.94 (m, 2H),1.82-1.75 (m, 2H), 1.61-1.48 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₀H₂₄N₄OS, 368.2; m/z found, 369.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2602-{4-[(4-Phenoxypiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.58-8.53 (m, 1H), 8.03-7.97 (m, 1H), 7.44-7.39(m, 2H), 7.38-7.33 (m, 2H), 7.31-7.24 (m, 2H), 7.19 (dd, J=7.9, 4.9,1H), 6.96-6.89 (m, 3H), 4.39-4.28 (m, 1H), 3.55 (s, 2H), 2.83-2.71 (m,2H), 2.38-2.25 (m, 2H), 2.06-1.96 (m, 2H), 1.90-1.78 (m, 2H). MS (ESI):mass calcd. for C₂₄H₂₃N₃O₂S, 417.2; m/z found, 418.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2612-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.60-8.53 (m, 1H), 8.16-8.10 (m, 1H), 8.05-7.99(m, 1H), 7.60-7.51 (m, 1H), 7.46-7.40 (m, 2H), 7.40-7.33 (m, 2H),7.24-7.17 (m, 1H), 6.87-6.78 (m, 1H), 6.75-6.69 (m, 1H), 5.18-5.02 (m,1H), 3.56 (s, 2H), 2.85-2.71 (m, 2H), 2.43-2.28 (m, 2H), 2.12-1.99 (m,2H), 1.90-1.80 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₃H₂₂N₄O₂S, 418.1;m/z found, 419.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2622-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-4-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.59-8.54 (m, 1H), 8.45-8.38 (m, 2H), 8.06-7.99(m, 1H), 7.45-7.34 (m, 4H), 7.24-7.17 (m, 1H), 6.82-6.77 (m, 2H),4.50-4.38 (m, 1H), 3.56 (s, 2H), 2.82-2.68 (m, 2H), 2.42-2.29 (m, 2H),2.04-1.98 (m, 2H), 1.91-1.79 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₃H₂₂N₄O₂S, 418.1; m/z found, 419.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2632-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-2-ylsulfanyl)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.57 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.44-8.40 (m, 1H),8.39-8.37 (m, 1H), 8.04 (dd, J=7.9, 1.7, 1H), 7.46-7.39 (m, 4H), 7.22(dd, J=7.9, 4.9, 1H), 7.19-7.13 (m, 1H), 7.01-6.95 (m, 1H), 4.03-3.91(m, 1H), 3.81 (s, 2H), 3.09-2.99 (m, 2H), 2.65-2.52 (m, 2H), 2.27-2.16(m, 2H), 1.99-1.86 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₃H₂₂N₄OS₂,434.1; m/z found, 435.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2642-(4-{[4-(Phenylsulfanyl)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.04 (dd, J=8.0,1.6, 1H), 7.69-7.56 (m, 2H), 7.49-7.43 (m, 2H), 7.43-7.37 (m, 2H),7.34-7.27 (m, 3H), 7.22 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 4.10-3.84 (m, 2H),3.49-3.26 (m, 1H), 3.20-3.02 (m, 2H), 2.58-2.17 (m, 3H), 2.02-1.84 (m,3H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₄H₂₃N₃OS₂, 433.1; m/z found, 434.1[M+H]⁺.

Examples 265-266 were prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Example 109.

Example 2652-(4-{[(1R,4R)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.58-8.54 (m, 1H), 8.04-7.99 (m, 1H), 7.45-7.39(m, 2H), 7.39-7.34 (m, 2H), 7.23-7.17 (m, 1H), 4.81-4.77 (m, 0.5H),4.26-4.21 (m, 0.5H), 3.80-3.77 (m, 1H), 3.76-3.73 (m, 1H), 3.61-3.52 (m,2H), 3.35-3.24 (m, 1H), 3.04-2.98 (m, 0.5H), 2.88-2.75 (m, 1H),2.60-2.53 (m, 0.5H), 2.09 (s, 1.5H), 2.01 (s, 2H), 1.93-1.88 (m, 0.5H),1.84-1.77 (m, 0.5H), 1.70-1.63 (m, 0.5H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. forC₂₀H₂₀N₄O₂S, 380.1; m/z found, 381.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 266(1R,4R)-5-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.58 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.04 (dd, J=7.9,1.7, 1H), 7.46-7.41 (m, 2H), 7.41-7.35 (m, 2H), 7.23 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8,1H), 4.33-4.26 (m, 2H), 3.79 (s, 2H), 3.59-3.55 (m, 1H), 3.29-3.22 (m,1H), 2.97-2.89 (m, 1H), 2.82-2.74 (m, 1H), 1.99-1.92 (m, 1H), 1.82-1.72(m, 1H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₁₉H₁₉N₅O₂S, 381.1; m/z found, 382.1[M+H]⁺.

Examples 267-268 were prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Example 43.

Example 2672-(4-{2-[(1R,4R)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.53 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.01-7.96 (m, 1H),7.32-7.26 (m, 2H), 7.20-7.15 (m, 1H), 6.95-6.89 (m, 2H), 4.78-4.70 (m,0.5H), 4.25-4.19 (m, 0.5H), 4.08-4.02 (m, 2H), 3.74-3.55 (m, 2H),3.36-3.22 (m, 1H), 3.21-3.14 (m, 0.5H), 3.05-2.92 (m, 3H), 2.83-2.74 (m,0.5H), 2.68-2.59 (m, 0.5H), 2.07 (s, 1H), 1.99-1.94 (m, 2H), 1.90-1.86(m, 0.5H), 1.81-1.76 (m, 0.5H), 1.70-1.65 (m, 0.5H). MS (ESI): masscalcd. for C₂₁H₂₂N₄O₃S, 410.1; m/z found, 411.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 268(1R,4R)-5-[2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl]-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.01 (dd, J=7.9,1.6, 1H), 7.35-7.29 (m, 2H), 7.20 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 6.98-6.92 (m,2H), 4.51 (s, 2H), 4.47-4.37 (m, 1H), 4.10-4.06 (m, 2H), 3.73-3.67 (m,1H), 3.59-3.50 (m, 1H), 3.29-3.22 (m, 1H), 3.11-3.06 (m, 1H), 3.06-2.97(m, 2H), 2.83-2.76 (m, 1H), 1.95-1.89 (m, 1H), 1.80-1.74 (m, 1H). MS(ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₀H₂₁N₅O₃S, 411.1; m/z found, 412.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 269(4R)-4-Hydroxy-1-{1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}pyrrolidin-2-one

To a solution of(4R)-4-{[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxy}-1-(piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-oneacetate (252 mg, 0.70 mmol, 1.2 equiv.) in DCE (3.1 mL) was added Et₃N(98 μL, 0.70 mmol, 1.2 equiv.) and stirred at rt for 30 min to free-basethe amine. To this solution was added4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine-2-yloxy)benzaldehyde (150 mg, 0.585mmol) and sodium triacetoxyborohydride (211 mg, 0.995 mmol, 1.7 equiv.).The mixture was stirred at rt for 17 h. The reaction mixture was thenpartitioned between sat. aq. NaHCO₃ (20 mL) and CH₂Cl₂ (20 mL). Theorganic layer was washed with brine (20 mL), dried, filtered, andconcentrated to an orange oil. To a solution of this oil (158 mg, 0.293mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (2.9 mL) was added HCl (4 M in dioxane, 1.62 mL, 22.0equiv.). The reaction was stirred at rt for 2.5 h and then concentrated.The residue was dissolved in water (20 mL), and the pH adjusted to ˜pH 7with 1 M aq. NaOH. The mixture was then extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (2×15 mL)followed by EtOAc (2×15 mL) and the organic layers (CH₂Cl₂ and EtOAc)were individually washed with water (30 mL each). The combined organiclayers were dried, filtered and concentrated to give the crude productas a white solid. The crude product was purified using preparativereversed phase HPLC to afford the desired product as a white solid (51mg, 41%). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.58 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.04 (dd,J=7.9, 1.7, 1H), 7.42-7.40 (m, 2H), 7.39-7.37 (m, 2H), 7.22 (dd, J=7.9,4.8, 1H), 4.38-4.30 (m, 1H), 4.06-3.95 (m, 1H), 3.56-3.51 (m, 2H),3.45-3.38 (m, 1H), 3.31-3.22 (m, 1H), 3.03-2.94 (m, 2H), 2.82-2.77 (m,1H), 2.52-2.43 (m, 1H), 2.20-2.07 (m, 2H), 1.98-1.88 (m, 1H), 1.83-1.73(m, 2H), 1.72-1.66 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₂H₂₄N₄O₃S,424.2; m/z found, 425.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 270(4R)-4-Hydroxy-1-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one

To a solution of(4R)-4-{[tert-butyl(dimethyl)silyl]oxy}-1-(piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-oneacetate (159 mg, 0.44 mmol, 1.2 equiv.) in MeOH was added Dowex resin(550A ion exchange) to free-base the amine. The resin was filtered andthe filtrate was concentrated to an oil. To a solution of this oil inCH₃CN (1.9 mL) was added2-[4-(2-bromoethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine (130 mg, 0.37mmol) and N,N-diisopropylethylamine (97 μL, 0.56 mmol, 1.5 equiv.). Theresulting solution was stirred at 70° C. for 20 h. The solution was thencooled to rt and partitioned between satd. aq. NaHCO₃ (20 mL) and CH₂Cl₂(20 mL). The organic layer was washed with brine (20 mL), dried,filtered, and concentrated to give the crude product as a dark orangesolid. To a solution of this oil (185 mg, 0.325 mmol) in CH₂Cl₂ (3.3 mL)was added HCl (4 M in dioxane, 1.79 mL, 22.0 equiv.). The reaction wasstirred at rt for 2.5 h and then concentrated. The residue was dissolvedin water (20 mL), and the pH adjusted to ˜pH 7 with 1 M aq. NaOH. Themixture was then extracted with CH₂Cl₂ (2×15 mL) followed by EtOAc (2×15mL) and the organic layers (CH₂Cl₂ and EtOAc) were individually washedwith water (30 mL each). The combined organic layers were dried,filtered and concentrated to give the crude product as a white solid.The crude product was purified using preparative reversed phase HPLC toafford the desired product as a white solid (39 mg, 26%). ¹H NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.00 (dd, J=7.9, 1.6, 1H),7.35-7.30 (m, 2H), 7.19 (dd, J=7.9, 4.9, 1H), 6.97-6.93 (m, 2H),4.36-4.27 (m, 1H), 4.16-4.07 (m, 2H), 4.05-3.92 (m, 1H), 3.44-3.35 (m,1H), 3.28-3.19 (m, 1H), 3.13-3.03 (m, 2H), 2.87-2.79 (m, 1H), 2.70-2.64(m, 1H), 2.51-2.40 (m, 1H), 2.32-2.20 (m, 2H), 1.97-1.75 (m, 3H),1.74-1.69 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₃H₂₆N₄O₄S, 454.2; m/zfound, 455.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 271N-Methyl-2-piperidin-1-yl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]ethanamine

To a solution of2-(piperidin-1-yl)-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]ethanaminein DMF (1 mL) at 0° C., sodium hydride (60%) was added (6 mg, 0.158mmol, 1.1 equiv.). After 30 min, iodomethane was added (11 μL, 0.173mmol, 1.2 equiv.). After stirring for 1 h, the reaction was diluted withwater (5 mL) and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×5 mL). The combinedorganic layers were concentrated and the residue was purified usingpreparative reversed phase HPLC to afford the product as a yellow solid(25 mg, 45%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.26 (dd, J=5.0, 1.6, 1H), 8.07(dd, J=7.8, 1.6, 1H), 7.33-7.27 (d, J=8.8, 2H), 7.05 (dd, J=7.8, 5.0,1H), 6.94-6.89 (m, 2H), 3.78 (s, 3H), 3.72 (d, J=7.1, 2H), 2.63 (d,J=7.1, 2H), 2.52-2.48 (m, 4H), 1.62-1.56 (m, 4H), 1.50-1.45 (m, 2H)(note: two protons missing under solvent or water peak). MS (ESI): masscalcd. for C₂₁H₂₆N₄OS, 382.18; m/z found, 383.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 272N-(3-Methoxypropyl)-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}cyclopropanamine

The title compound was prepared fromN-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}cyclopropanamineusing methods analogous to those described for Example 271, using moresodium hydride (2.5 equiv.) and more of the appropriate amine (2equiv.). ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.58 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.01 (dd,J=7.9, 1.7, 1H), 7.35-7.30 (m, 2H), 7.21 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 6.98-6.93(m, 2H), 4.13 (t, J=6.2, 2H), 3.43 (t, J=6.4, 2H), 3.35 (s, 3H), 3.05(t, J=6.2, 2H), 2.82-2.77 (m, 2H), 1.92-1.80 (m, 3H), 0.55-0.42 (m, 4H).MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₁H₂₅N₃O₃S, 399.16; m/z found, 400.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 273 EthylN-benzyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]glycinate

The title compound was prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Example 82. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7,1H), 8.00 (dd, J=7.9, 1.7, 1H), 7.50-7.45 (m, 2H), 7.41-7.30 (m, 6H),7.28-7.23 (m, 1H), 7.19 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 4.21-4.14 (m, 2H), 3.84(s, 2H), 3.83 (s, 2H), 3.31 (s, 2H), 1.28 (t, J=7.1, 3H). MS (ESI): masscalcd. for C₂₄H₂₃N₃O₃S, 433.15; m/z found, 434.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 274N-Benzyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]glycine

The title compound was prepared from ethylN-benzyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]glycinateusing methods analogous to those described for Example 131. ¹H NMR (500MHz, DMSO-d₆): 8.52 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7, 1H), 8.40 (dd, J=8.0, 1.7, 1H),7.53 (d, J=8.6, 2H), 7.46 (d, J=8.6, 2H), 7.39-7.32 (m, 5H), 7.29-7.24(m, 1H), 3.81 (s, 2H), 3.79 (s, 2H), 3.21 (s, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calcd.for C₂₂H₁₉N₃O₃S, 405.11; m/z found, 406.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 275N-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-beta-alanine

To a mixture of 4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)-benzaldehyde(100 mg, 0.39 mmol) and β-alanine methyl ester (54 mg, 0.39 mmol, 1equiv.) was added methanol (2 mL) followed by 1 N NaOH (430 μL). Thereaction was allowed to stir at rt for 1 h before the addition of sodiumtriacetoxyborohydride (95 mg, 0.39 mmol, 1 equiv.). Stirring was allowedto continue for 4 h before the reaction was concentrated and purifiedusing preparative reversed phase HPLC to afford the product as whitepowder (40 mg, 31%). ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.49 (d, J=4.8, 1H), 8.33(d, J=7.9, 1H), 8.27 (s, 1H), 7.65 (d, J=8.2, 2H), 7.55 (d, J=8.2, 2H),7.38-7.33 (m, 1H), 4.28 (s, 2H), 3.24 (t, J=6.4, 2H), 2.58 (t, J=6.4,2H). MS (ESI): Mass calcd for C₁₆H₁₅N₃O₃S, 329.08; m/z found, 330.1[M+H]⁺.

Examples 276-278 were prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Example 116.

Example 2762-{4-[(5-Acetylhexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.48 (dd, J=4.8, 1.5, 1H), 8.29 (dd, J=8.1,1.6, 1H), 7.48 (d, J=8.7, 2H), 7.38 (d, J=8.7, 2H), 7.33 (dd, J=7.8,5.0, 1H), 3.73 (dd, J=11.1, 8.5, 1H), 3.67 (s, 2H), 3.62 (dd, J=12.4,8.6, 1H), 3.47-3.40 (m, 2H), 3.02-2.84 (m, 2H), 2.74-2.67 (m, 2H),2.57-2.47 (m, 2H), 2.05 (s, 3H). MS (ESI): Mass calcd for C₂₁H₂₂N₄O₂S,394.15; m/z found, 395.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2775-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamide

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.47 (dd, J=4.8, 1.5, 1H), 8.29 (dd, J=8.1,1.6, 1H), 7.49 (d, J=8.6, 2H), 7.38 (d, J=8.6, 2H), 7.33 (dd, J=7.8,4.8, 1H), 3.67 (s, 2H), 3.56-3.48 (m, 2H), 3.29-3.26 (m, 2H), 2.95-2.84(m, 2H), 2.80-2.73 (m, 2H), 2.49-2.42 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): Mass calcd forC₂₀H₂₁N₅O₂S, 395.14; m/z found, 396.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 278meso-1-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}urea

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.47 (dd, J=5.0, 1.5, 1H), 8.29 (dd, J=8.1,1.6, 1H), 7.55 (d, J=8.4, 2H), 7.38 (d, J=8.4, 2H), 7.34 (dd, J=8.0,4.7, 1H), 3.87-3.77 (m, 1H), 3.63 (s, 2H), 3.25-3.14 (m, 2H), 2.26-2.11(m, 4H), 2.02-1.91 (m, 2H), 1.71-1.58 (m, 2H), 1.39-1.23 (m, 1H). MS(ESI): Mass calcd for C₂₁H₂₃N₅O₂S, 409.16; m/z found, 410.1 [M+H]⁺.

Examples 279-280 were prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Example 129.

Example 2796-Chloro-2-(4-piperidin-1-ylmethyl-phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.50 (d, J=2.4, 1H), 7.98 (d, J=2.4, 1H),7.43-7.38 (m, 2H), 7.35-7.30 (m, 2H), 3.49 (s, 2H), 2.46-2.33 (m, 4H),1.62-1.55 (m, 4H), 1.49-1.40 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calculated forC₁₈H₁₈ClN₃OS, 359.09; m/z found, 360.10 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2807-Methyl-2-[4-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxyl][1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.28 (d, J=4.9, 1H), 7.45-7.41 (m, 2H),7.35-7.31 (m, 2H), 7.17 (d, J=4.9, 1H), 3.52 (s, 2H), 2.61 (s, 3H), 2.42(s, 4H), 1.64-1.58 (m, 4H), 1.51-1.43 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calculatedfor C₁₉H₂₁N₃OS, 339.14; m/z found, 340.10 [M+H]⁺.

Examples 281-286 were prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Example 118.

Example 2812-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.26 (d, J=4.9, 1H), 7.43 (dd, J=8.7, 2.8, 2H),7.35-7.30 (m, 2H), 7.15 (d, J=4.9, 1H), 4.79 (s, 0.5H), 4.24 (s, 0.5H),3.81-3.73 (m, 2.5H), 3.62-3.53 (m, 1.5H), 3.33 (dd, J=9.3, 2.3, 0.5H),3.28 (dd, J=11.4, 2.0, 0.5H), 3.02 (dd, J=9.5, 2.1, 0.5H), 2.85 (dd,J=9.7, 2.2, 0.5H), 2.78 (d, J=9.7, 0.5H), 2.61-2.57 (m, 3.5H), 2.08 (s,1.5H), 2.02-1.97 (m, 2H), 1.92 (d, J=9.9, 0.5H), 1.81 (d, J=9.7, 0.5H),1.68 (d, J=10.0, 0.5H). MS (ESI): mass calculated for C₂₁H₂₂N₄O₂S,394.15; m/z found, 395.10 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2821-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide

¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.46 (d, J=5.0, 1H), 7.43-7.35 (m, 4H), 7.04(dd, J=5.0, 0.7, 1H), 5.48 (s, 1H), 5.28 (s, 1H), 3.54 (s, 2H), 2.97 (d,J=11.8, 2H), 2.52 (s, 3H), 2.25-2.15 (m, 1H), 2.05 (td, J=11.6, 2.3,2H), 1.94-1.87 (m, 2H), 1.84-1.74 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calculated forC₂₀H₂₂N₄O₂S, 382.15; m/z found, 383.10 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2831-{4-[(6-Fluoro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.42 (dd, J=2.8, 1.0, 1H), 7.76 (dd, J=7.4,2.8, 1H), 7.41-7.38 (m, 2H), 7.36-7.32 (m, 2H), 5.44 (s, 1H), 5.24 (s,1H), 3.52 (s, 2H), 2.94 (d, J=11.8, 2H), 2.21-2.14 (m, 1H), 2.07-2.00(m, 2H), 1.92-1.86 (m, 2H), 1.82-1.72 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calculatedfor C₁₉H₁₉FN₄O₂S, 386.12; m/z found, 387.10 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2841-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.50 (d, J=2.4, 1H), 8.00 (d, J=2.4, 1H),7.41-7.38 (m, 2H), 7.36-7.32 (m, 2H), 5.45 (s, 1H), 5.25 (s, 1H), 3.52(s, 2H), 2.94 (d, J=11.8, 2H), 2.21-2.14 (m, 1H), 2.03 (td, J=11.6, 2.4,2H), 1.89 (d, J=12.7, 2H), 1.81-1.72 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calculatedfor C₁₉H₁₉ClN₄O₂S, 402.09; m/z found, 403.10 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2851-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxamide

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.51 (d, J=2.6, 1H), 8.34 (d, J=2.6, 1H),7.44-7.41 (m, 2H), 7.36-7.32 (m, 2H), 5.44 (s, 1H), 5.24 (s, 1H), 3.53(s, 2H), 2.95 (d, J=11.6, 2H), 2.21-2.15 (m, 1H), 2.04 (td, J=11.6, 2.2,2H), 1.92-1.86 (m, 2H), 1.82-1.74 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calculated forC₁₈H₁₉N₅O₂S, 369.13; m/z found, 370.10 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2861-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.26 (d, J=4.9, 1H), 7.42-7.39 (m, 2H),7.34-7.31 (m, 2H), 7.15 (dd, J=4.9, 0.7, 1H), 5.44 (s, 1H), 5.26 (s,1H), 3.53 (s, 2H), 2.99-2.91 (m, 2H), 2.60-2.59 (m, 3H), 2.21-2.15 (m,1H), 2.05 (td, J=11.6, 2.4, 2H), 1.92-1.86 (m, 2H), 1.82-1.74 (m, 2H).MS (ESI): mass calculated for C₂₀H₂₂N₄O₂S, 382.15; m/z found, 383.10[M+H]⁺.

Examples 287-289 were prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Example 118, with the addition of Cs₂CO₃ (0.6 equiv.).

Example 287meso-endo-N-[8-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.50 (d, J=2.4, 1H), 7.99 (d, J=2.4, 1H),7.47-7.43 (m, 2H), 7.36-7.32 (m, 2H), 5.82-5.77 (m, 1H), 4.13 (q, J=7.0,1H), 3.55 (s, 2H), 3.22-3.18 (m, 2H), 2.25-2.19 (m, 2H), 2.18-2.12 (m,2H), 1.97 (s, 3H), 1.80-1.74 (m, 2H), 1.62-1.57 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): masscalculated for C₂₂H₂₃ClN₄O₂S, 442.12; m/z found, 443.10 [M+H]⁺.

Example 288meso-endo-N-[8-{4-[(6-Fluoro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.42 (dd, J=2.8, 1.0, 1H), 7.76 (dd, J=7.4,2.8, 1H), 7.50-7.42 (m, 2H), 7.38-7.32 (m, 2H), 5.87-5.76 (m, 1H), 4.12(dd, J=14.1, 7.0, 1H), 3.55 (s, 2H), 3.20 (s, 2H), 2.26-2.19 (m, 2H),2.19-2.13 (m, 2H), 1.97 (s, 3H), 1.81-1.74 (m, 2H), 1.67-1.57 (m, 2H).MS (ESI): mass calculated for C₂₂H₂₃FN₄O₂S, 426.15; m/z found, 427.10[M+H]⁺.

Example 289meso-endo-N-[8-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.37 (d, J=5.0, 1H), 7.39-7.36 (m, 2H),7.30-7.26 (m, 2H), 6.94 (dd, J=5.0, 0.7, 1H), 5.79-5.71 (m, 1H), 4.05(q, J=7.1, 1H), 3.48 (s, 2H), 3.17-3.12 (m, 2H), 2.43 (s, 3H), 2.19-2.12(m, 2H), 2.10-2.05 (m, 2H), 1.90 (s, 3H), 1.74-1.68 (m, 2H), 1.54 (d,J=13.9, 2H). MS (ESI): mass calculated for C₂₃H₂₆N₄O₂S, 422.18; m/zfound, 423.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2902-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

The title compound was prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Example 112, substituting Cs₂CO₃ for Et₃N and reducing thereaction temperature to rt. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8,1.6, 1H), 8.02 (dt, J=8.0, 1.3, 1H), 7.44-7.40 (m, 2H), 7.38-7.34 (m,2H), 7.23-7.18 (m, 1H), 4.58-4.55 (m, 0.5H), 3.90-3.70 (m, 3.5H), 3.45(d, J=12.7, 0.5H), 3.38 (d, J=10.5, 0.5H), 3.01-2.85 (m, 3H), 2.17-2.00(m, 4H), 1.96-1.77 (m, 2H), 1.69-1.53 (m, 1H). MS (ESI): mass calculatedfor C₂₁H₂₂N₄O₂S, 394.15; m/z found, 395.10 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2912-(4-{2-[4-(Pyridin-2-ylsulfanyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

The title compound was prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Example 1. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.7,1H), 8.45-8.40 (m, 1H), 8.00 (dd, J=7.9, 1.7, 1H), 7.51-7.44 (m, 1H),7.35-7.29 (m, 2H), 7.23-7.14 (m, 2H), 7.01-6.93 (m, 3H), 4.20 (t, J=5.6,2H), 4.00-3.88 (m, 1H), 3.13-3.03 (m, 2H), 2.98 (t, J=5.6, 2H),2.66-2.54 (m, 2H), 2.27-2.14 (m, 2H), 1.96-1.81 (m, 2H). MS (ESI): masscalcd. for C₂₄H₂₄N₄O₂S₂, 464.1; m/z found, 465.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2922-(4-{2-[4-(2-Methoxyphenyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

The title compound was prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Example 17. ¹H NMR (500 MHz, CD₃OD): 8.58 (dd, J=7.8, 1.1,0.5H), 8.53-8.44 (m, 2H), 8.30 (dd, J=8.0, 1.6, 0.5H), 7.45-7.31 (m,1H), 7.16-6.89 (m, 5H), 6.76-6.72 (m, 2H), 6.72-6.66 (m, 1H), 5.07 (t,J=5.0, 1H), 4.53-4.47 (m, 1H), 4.30 (t, J=5.3, 1H), 4.19 (s, 1H), 3.90(d, J=14.7, 3H), 3.84 (s, 1H), 3.30-3.15 (m, 4H), 3.13 (t, J=5.3, 1H),3.02 (s, 1H). MS (ESI): mass calcd. for C₂₅H₂₆N₄O₃S, 462.17; m/z found,463.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 293(1S,4S)-5-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]octane-2-carboxamideformate.

The title compound was prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Example 112, substituting Cs₂CO₃ for Et₃N and reducing thereaction temperature to rt. ¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8,1.6, 1H), 8.02 (dd, J=7.9, 1.6, 1H), 7.47-7.41 (m, 2H), 7.39-7.34 (m,2H), 7.21 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 4.45 (s, 2H), 3.82-3.73 (m, 3H), 3.49(s, 1.5H), 3.33-3.22 (m, 1H), 3.06-2.88 (m, 3H), 2.16-2.09 (m, 1H), 1.94(d, J=10.9, 1H), 1.86-1.79 (m, 1H), 1.78-1.57 (m, 0.5H). MS (ESI): masscalculated for C₂₀H₂₁N₅O₂S, 395.14; m/z found, 396.15 [M+H]⁺.

Examples 294-295 were prepared using methods analogous to thosedescribed for Example 106.

Example 294meso-2-(4-{[7-Acetyl-3,7-diazabicyclo[3.3.1]non-3-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.01 (dd, J=7.9,1.6, 1H), 7.36-7.31 (m, 4H), 7.20 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 4.67 (d, J=13.4,1H), 3.73 (d, J=13.1, 1H), 3.50 (d, J=13.0, 1H), 3.34 (ddd, J=13.0, 3.3,1.7, 1H), 3.16 (d, J=13.0, 1H), 3.08 (d, J=10.8, 1H), 2.91-2.84 (m, 2H),2.33 (d, J=10.9, 1H), 2.21 (d, J=11.1, 1H), 2.03 (s, 3H), 1.96-1.87 (m,2H), 1.78-1.73 (m, 1H), 1.71-1.67 (m, 1H). MS (ESI): mass calculated forC₂₂H₂₄N₄O₂S, 408.16; m/z found, 409.2 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2953-Acetyl-9-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-3,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecane

¹H NMR (600 MHz, CDCl₃): 8.56 (dd, J=4.8, 1.6, 1H), 8.02 (dd, J=7.9,1.6, 1H), 7.41-7.33 (m, 4H), 7.21 (dd, J=7.9, 4.8, 1H), 3.57-3.51 (m,4H), 3.41-3.35 (m, 2H), 2.49-2.36 (m, 4H), 2.08 (s, 3H), 1.57-1.53 (m,4H), 1.50-1.44 (m, 4H). MS (ESI): mass calculated for C₂₄H₂₈N₄O₂S,436.19; m/z found, 437.10 [M+H]⁺.

Biological Methods:

Compounds of the invention were tested in the following assays in theirfree base, formate, succinate or hydrochloride salt forms.

Assay 1: Recombinant Human LTA4 Hydrolase Assay for LTA4 HydrolaseInhibitor Activity

Compounds of the present invention were tested for LTA4 hydrolaseinhibitor activity against recombinant human LTA4 hydrolase (rhLTA4H).Vectors were prepared and used to express rhLTA4H essentially asfollows: LTA4 hydrolase encoding DNA was amplified by polymerase chainreaction (PCR) using a human placental cDNA library as a template.Oligonucleotide primers for the PCR reaction were based on the 5′-end,and the complement of the 3′-end, of the published nucleotide sequencefor the coding region of the human LTA4 hydrolase gene (C. D. Funk etal., Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 1987, 84:6677-6681). The amplified 1.9kb DNA fragment encoding LTA4 hydrolase was isolated and cloned into thepFastBacl vector (Invitrogen). Recombinant baculovirus was generated asdescribed by the manufacturer, and used to infect Spodoptera frugiperda(Sf-9) cells. Recombinant LTA4 hydrolase enzyme was purified from theinfected Sf-9 cells essentially as described by J. K. Gierse et al.(Protein Expression and Purification 1993, 4:358-366). The purifiedenzyme solution was adjusted to contain 0.29 mg/mL LTA4 hydrolase, 50 mMTris (pH 8.0), 150 mM NaCl, 5 mM dithiothreitol, 50% glycerol, andEDTA-free Complete protease inhibitor cocktail (Roche). The specificactivity of the enzyme was about 3.8 μmol/min/mg.

LTA4 substrate was prepared from the methyl ester of LTA4 (CaymanChemical) by treatment with 67 equiv of NaOH under nitrogen at rt for 40min. The LTA4 substrate in its free acid form was kept frozen at −80° C.until needed. Each compound was diluted to different concentrations inassay buffer (from Assay Designs) containing 10% DMSO. A 25-μL aliquotof each compound dilution was incubated for 10 min at rt with an equalvolume of assay buffer containing 10 ng of recombinant human LTA4H. Thesolution was then adjusted to 200 μL with assay buffer. LTA4 (free acid)was thawed and diluted in assay buffer to a concentration of 313 ng/mL,and 25 μL (8 ng) of LTA4 substrate was added to the reaction mixture(total volume=225 μL) at time zero. Each reaction was carried out at rtfor 30 min. The reaction was stopped by diluting 10 μL of the reactionmixture with 200 μL of assay buffer. LTB4 was quantified in the dilutedsample by a commercially available enzyme-linked immunoassay (CaymanChemical Co.), as recommended by the manufacturer. Positive controls,under essentially identical conditions but without addition of aninhibitor compound, and negative controls, containing all assaycomponents except enzyme, were routinely run in each experiment. IC₅₀values were determined by nonlinear regression of the activity data atdifferent compound concentrations using Graphpad Prism 4.0, one sitebinding competition.

The IC₅₀ values obtained for compounds tested in this assay arepresented in Table 1. Such values should be expected to fall within thetypical three-fold variability of assays of this type. The valuespresented here are the result of a single determination or an average oftwo or more determinations, as indicated in parentheses following eachvalue. For compounds tested three or more times, the average value isfollowed by the standard deviation.

TABLE 1 Ex. IC₅₀ (μM) 1 0.001 (1) 2  0.11 (1) 3  0.07 (2) 4 0.009 (1) 50.014 (1) 6 0.009 (1) 7  0.31 (1) 8  0.13 (1) 9 0.006 (1) 10 0.005 (1)11 0.098 (1) 12 0.011 (1) 13 0.013 (1) 14 0.0075 ± 0.0046 (6) 15  0.029± 0.0052 (3) 16 0.003 (1) 17 0.002 (1) 18 0.0055 (2)  19 0.017 (1) 20 0.13 (1) 21  0.16 (1) 22 0.062 (1) 23  0.16 (1) 24 0.052 (1) 25  0.16(1) 26  0.2 (2) 27 0.032 (1) 28 0.052 (1) 29 0.013 (1) 30  0.03 (1) 310.029 (1) 32 0.0089 (1)  33 0.017 (1) 34 0.019 (1) 35  0.35 (1) 36 0.003(1) 37  0.16 (1) 38 0.061 (1) 39  0.26 (1) 40 0.099 (1) 41  0.34 (1) 420.083 (1) 43  0.14 (1) 44  0.66 (1) 45 0.0039 (2)  46 0.013 (1) 47 0.034(1) 48 0.015 (2) 49 0.0007 (1)  50 0.002 (1) 51  0.11 (1) 52 0.001 (1)53 0.058 (1) 54 0.0096 (1)  55 0.0048 (1)  56 0.0019 (1)  57 0.003 (1)58 0.008 (1) 59 0.009 (1) 60 0.003 (2) 61 0.004 (1) 62 0.0083 (1)  630.016 (1) 64 0.027 (2) 65 0.0096 (2)  66 0.012 (1) 67  0.19 (1) 68  0.28(1) 69  0.12 (1) 70 0.072 (1) 71 0.081 (1) 72 0.047 (1) 73 0.012 (1) 740.0065 (2)  75 0.012 (2) 76 0.0005 (1)  77 0.0029 (1)  78  0.16 (2) 790.006 (1) 80 0.002 (1) 81 0.027 (1) 82  0.14 (1) 83 0.0063 (1)  840.0021 (1)  85 0.0029 (1)  86 0.012 (1) 87  0.03 (1) 88 0.008 (1) 890.042 (1) 90 0.0008 (1)  91 0.039 (1) 92 0.004 (1) 93 0.055 (1) 94 0.004(1) 95 0.011 (1) 96 0.024 (1) 97 0.001 (1) 98 0.006 (1) 99 0.002 (1) 1000.0072 (1)  101 0.011 (1) 102 0.015 (1) 103  0.01 (1) 104 0.0019 (1) 105 0.00053 (1)  106 0.0035 (2)  107 0.004 (1) 108 0.0024 (1)  1090.00097 (2)  110 0.001 (1) 111 0.0066 (1)  112  0.37 (1) 113  0.57 (1)114  0.68 (1) 115  0.32 (1) 116  0.001 ± 0.00051 (10) 117 0.009 (1) 118 3.74 (1) 119  0.07 (1) 120  0.11 ± 0.037 (3) 121 0.038 ± 0.017 (3) 1220.048 (2) 123  0.18 (1) 124 0.220 (1) 125 0.012 (1) 126  0.92 (1) 1270.005 (2) 128 0.023 (1) 129 0.042 (1) 130 0.0025 (1)  131 0.0078 (1) 132    1 (1) 133  1.87 (1) 134 0.038 (1) 135 0.072 (1) 136 0.427 (1) 1370.008 (1) 138 0.029 (1) 139 0.041 (1) 140 0.138 (1) 141 0.002 (1) 1420.008 (2) 143 0.193 (1) 144 0.350 (1) 145 0.275 (1) 146 0.097 (1) 1470.252 (1) 148 0.043 (1) 149 0.063 (1) 150 0.602 (1) 151 0.367 (1) 1520.498 (1) 153 0.035 (1) 154 0.049 (1) 155 0.329 (1) 156 0.494 (1) 1570.114 (1) 158 0.194 (1) 159 0.009 (1) 160 0.099 (1) 161 0.535 (1) 1620.003 (1) 163 0.006 (1) 164 0.045 (1) 165 0.053 (1) 166 0.114 (1) 1670.432 (1) 168 0.647 (1) 169 0.018 (1) 170 0.029 (1) 171 0.042 (1) 1720.026 (1) 173 0.388 (1) 174 0.094 (1) 175 0.791 (1) 176 0.835 (1) 1770.624 (1) 178 0.011 (1) 179 0.038 (1) 180 0.071 (1) 181 0.332 (1) 1820.0019 (2)  183 0.067 (1) 184 0.018 (1) 185 0.007 (1) 186 0.263 (1) 1870.290 (1) 188 0.050 (1) 189 0.308 (1) 190 0.455 (1) 191 0.072 (1) 1920.507 (1) 193 0.058 (1) 194 0.092 (1) 195 1.368 (1) 196 0.087 (1) 1970.360 (1) 198 0.175 (1) 199 0.042 (1) 200 0.374 (1) 201 0.891 (1) 202~8.999 (1)  203 0.679 (1) 204 0.576 (1) 205 0.049 (1) 206 0.035 (1) 2071.844 (1) 208 3.898 (1) 209 0.157 (1) 210 0.006 (1) 211 0.024 (1) 2120.018 (1) 213 0.034 (1) 214 0.003 (1) 215 0.021 (1) 216 0.060 (1) 2172.509 (1) 218 0.212 (1) 219 0.276 (1) 220 0.109 (1) 221 0.181 (1) 2230.563 (1) 224 4.847 (1) 225 0.021 (1) 226 1.212 (1) 227 0.748 (1) 2280.135 (1) 229 1.088 (1) 246 0.331 (1) 247 0.033 (1) 248 1.162 (1) 2490.141 (1) 255 0.071 (1) 256 0.087 (1) 257 0.029 (1) 258 0.002 (1) 2590.140 (1) 260 0.008 (2) 261 0.007 (2) 262 0.003 (2) 263 0.004 (1) 2640.030 (1) 265 0.011 (1) 266 0.002 (1) 267 0.003 (1) 268 0.032 (1) 2690.003 (1) 270 0.010 (1) 271 0.293 (1) 272 0.037 (1) 273 0.176 (1) 2740.919 (1) 275 0.047 (1) 276 0.003 (1) 277 0.007 (1) 278 0.002 (1) 2790.032 (1) 280   >10 (1) 281   >10 (1) 282 0.066 (1) 283 0.016 (1) 2840.089 (1) 285 0.094 (1) 286   >10 (1) 287 0.003 (1) 288 0.015 (1) 2890.009 (1) 290 0.006 (1) 291 0.082 (1) 292 0.072 (1) 293 0.003 (1) 2940.023 (1) 295 0.006 (1)

Assay 2: LTB4 Production by Calcium Ionophore-Stimulated Murine Bloodfor LTA4H Inhibitor Activity

CD-1 mice were sacrificed, and blood was collected in heparin-containingsyringes by cardiac puncture. The blood was diluted 1 in 15 withRPMI-1640 medium, and 200-μL aliquots of the diluted blood were added towells of a 96-well microtiter plate. LTA4H inhibitor test compounds wereprepared at different concentrations in RPMI-1640 medium containing 1%DMSO, and 20 μL of each test solution was added to a well containingdiluted whole blood (final DMSO concentration of 0.1%). After themicrotiter plate contents were incubated for 15 min at 37° C. in ahumidified incubator, calcium ionophore A23187 (Sigma Chemical Co., St.Louis, Mo.) was added to each sample well (final concentration=7 μg/mL).The incubation was continued under the same conditions for an additional30 min to allow LTB4 formation. The reaction was terminated bycentrifugation (833×g, 10 min at 4° C.), and supernatants were analyzedfor LTB4 by a commercially available enzyme-linked immunoassay (CaymanChemical Co.) according to the manufacturer's instructions. Positivecontrols, under essentially identical conditions but without addition ofan inhibitor compound, and negative unstimulated controls, containingall assay components except calcium ionophore, were routinely run ineach experiment. IC₅₀ values for compounds tested in this assay weredetermined by nonlinear regression of the activity data at differentcompound concentrations using Graphpad Prism 4.0, one site bindingcompetition and are presented in Table 2. The values presented here arethe result of a single determination or an average of two or moredeterminations, as indicated in parentheses following each value. Forcompounds tested three or more times, the average value is followed bythe standard deviation.

TABLE 2 Ex. IC₅₀ (μM) 1  0.15 (1) 3  0.38 (1) 4 0.054 (1) 5  0.14 (1) 60.064 (1) 9 0.017 (1) 10 0.019 (1) 11  0.19 (1) 12  0.16 (1) 13  0.12(1) 14 0.018 ± 0.013 (4) 15 0.310 (1) 16 0.026 (1) 17 0.025 (1) 18 0.032± 0.024 (3) 19  0.34 (2) 22  0.2 (1) 24  0.75 (1) 26  0.26 (1) 27  0.16(1) 28  0.38 (1) 29  0.18 (1) 30  0.15 (1) 31 0.031 (1) 32 0.022 (1) 33 0.48 (1) 34  0.14 (1) 36 0.051 (1) 38  0.95 (2) 40  0.95 (2) 42  0.58(1) 45  0.17 (1) 46  0.13 (1) 47  0.21 (1) 48  0.1 (1) 49 0.076 (1) 50 2.3 (1) 52 0.013 (1) 53  2.5 (1) 54 0.075 ± 0.071 (3) 55 0.055 (1) 560.005 (1) 57 0.016 (1) 58 0.045 (1) 59 0.019 (1) 60 0.015 (2) 61 0.011(1) 64  0.22 (1) 65  0.1 (1) 66  0.04 (1) 70  0.35 (1) 71  0.28 (1) 72 1.04 (1) 73  0.05 (1) 74  0.23 (1) 75 0.044 (1) 76 0.065 (2) 77  0.19(1) 79  0.02 (1) 80  0.08 (1) 81  4.25 (1) 83 0.055 (1) 84 0.039 (1) 850.037 (1) 86  0.06 (1) 87 0.024 (1) 88  0.05 (1) 89  0.11 (1) 90 0.023(1) 91  0.68 (1) 92 0.067 (1) 93  0.52 (1) 94 0.035 (1) 95 0.029 (1) 960.037 (1) 97 0.013 (1) 98 0.009 (1) 99 0.008 (1) 100  0.11 (1) 101 0.003(1) 102  0.21 (1) 103  0.12 (1) 104 0.028 (1) 105 0.015 (1) 106 0.079(2) 107  3.0 (1) 108 0.008 (1) 109  0.06 (1) 110  1.44 (2) 111  0.03 (1)116 0.022 ± 0.017 (5) 117 0.018 (1) 119  0.77 (1) 120  0.15 (1) 121 0.12 ± 0.042 (3) 122  0.27 (2) 124 0.700 (1) 125 0.019 (1) 127 0.0075(2)  128 0.005 (1) 129 0.055 (1) 130  0.11 (1) 131  1.07 (1) 134 0.180(1) 135 0.088 (1) 137 0.0056 (2)  141 0.014 (1) 142 1599.930 (1)   1460.450 (1) 148 0.036 (1) 149 0.180 (1) 153 0.360 (1) 154 0.330 (1) 1590.082 (1) 160 0.180 (1) 162 0.012 (1) 163 0.031 (1) 169 0.054 (1) 1780.260 (1) 182 0.024 (1) 184 0.110 (1) 185 0.850 (1) 255 1.300 (1) 2560.178 (1) 257 0.097 (1) 258 0.047 (1) 260 0.043 (2) 261 0.038 (2) 2620.097 (2) 263 0.462 (1) 264 0.159 (1) 265 0.023 (1) 266 0.140 (1) 2670.110 (1) 268 0.091 (1) 269 0.077 (1) 270 0.120 (1) 272 0.097 (1) 2753.300 (1) 276 0.010 (1) 277 0.900 (1) 278 0.280 (1) 279 0.550 (1) 2820.155 (1) 283 0.068 (1) 284 0.640 (1) 285 0.300 (1) 287 0.110 (1) 2880.104 (1) 289 0.542 (1) 290 0.005 (1) 291 0.280 (1) 292 0.088 (1) 2930.029 (1) 294 0.079 (1) 295 0.015 (1)

Assay 3: LTB4 Production by Calcium Ionophore-Stimulated Human Blood forLTA4H Inhibitor Activity

Human blood was collected from healthy donors in heparin-containingsyringes. The blood was diluted 1:1 with RPMI-1640 medium, and 200-μLaliquots of the diluted blood were added to wells of a 96-wellmicrotiter plate. LTA4H inhibitor test compounds were prepared atdifferent concentrations in RPM 1-1640 medium containing 1% DMSO, and 20μL of each test solution was added to a well containing diluted wholeblood (final DMSO concentration of 0.1%). After the microtiter platecontents were incubated for 15 min at 37° C. in a humidified incubator,calcium ionophore A23187 (Sigma Chemical Co., St. Louis, Mo.) was addedto each sample well (final concentration=7 μg/mL). The incubation wascontinued under the same conditions for an additional 30 min to allowLTB4 formation. The reaction was terminated by centrifugation (833×g, 10min at 4° C.), and supernatants were analyzed for LTB4 by a commerciallyavailable enzyme-linked immunoassay (Cayman Chemical Co.) according tothe manufacturer's instructions. Positive controls, under essentiallyidentical conditions but without addition of an inhibitor compound, andnegative unstimulated controls, containing all assay components exceptcalcium ionophore, were routinely run in each experiment. IC₅₀ valuesfor compounds tested in this assay were determined by nonlinearregression of the activity data at different compound concentrationsusing Graphpad Prism 4.0, one site binding competition, and arepresented in Table 3. The number of determinations made is indicated inparentheses following each value.

TABLE 3 Ex. IC₅₀ (μM) 14 0.079 (1) 31 0.053 (1) 32 0.008 (1) 45 0.256(1) 55 0.099 (1) 73 0.227 (1) 75 0.299 (1) 83 0.134 (1) 106 0.141 (1)109 0.087 (1) 116 0.019 (1) 121 0.088 (1) 265 0.072 (1) 266 0.154 (1)267 0.057 (1) 293 0.010 (1)

Assay 4: Murine Arachidonic Acid-induced Inflammation Model

LTA4H inhibitor compounds of the present invention were dissolved in 20%cyclodextran/H₂O at a concentration of 3 mg/mL. The solutions wereadministered by oral gavage to female Balb/c mice weighing approximately20 grams each (0.2 mL per mouse, 30 mg of LTA4H inhibitor compound perkg). Sixty minutes after being administered an LTA4 inhibitor, eachmouse received topical application of 20 μL of arachidonic acid (100mg/mL in acetone) to the left ear and 20 μL of acetone only to the rightear. After 3 h, the mice were sacrificed, blood was withdrawn inheparinized syringes, and 8 mm ear biopsies were taken. Ear biopsieswere weighed to determine edema and then frozen at −80° C. until neededfor determination of neutrophil influx.

One hundred-microliter aliquots of heparinized blood were added to wellsof a microtiter plate, along with equal volumes of RPMI-1640 medium, andcalcium ionophore A23187 was added to each sample well (finalconcentration=7 μg/μL). The microtiter plate contents were incubated for30 min at 37° C. in a humidified incubator. The reaction was terminatedby centrifugation (833×g, 10 min at 4° C.). Supernatants were analyzedfor LTB4 by a commercially available enzyme-linked immunoassay (CaymanChemical Co.) in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Thepercent inhibition of ex vivo stimulated LTB4 production (% Inh. LTB4)was determined by comparison to animals treated identically except thatthe solution administered by oral gavage was devoid of inhibitorcompound.

Neutrophil influx was quantified by measuring the activity ofmyeloperoxidase (MPO), a neutrophil-specific enzyme. The ear biopsieswere homogenized in 0.5 mL extraction buffer (0.3 M sucrose, 0.22% (w/v)hexadecyl trimethyl ammonium bromide (CTAB), and 2.5 mM citrate preparedfrom 0.5 M citrate stock solution (pH 5.0)), in a Fast-Prep-24 (MP™) (40seconds at 6 mps). Debris was removed by centrifugation at 14000×g for10 min. Aliquots of 10 μL of the resulting supernatant were added towells of a microtiter plate, along with 90-μL aliquots of dilutionbuffer (10 mM citrate, 0.22% CTAB), followed by addition of 20 μL TMBliquid substrate system (Sigma Chemical Co.) to each sample well. Themicrotiter plate contents were held at room temperature until the samplewith the highest concentration of MPO reached an absorbance value of 0.4at 650 nm. The reaction was stopped by addition of 50 μL 1 M H₂SO₄ toeach sample well, and the myeloperoxidase activity in each sample wasdetermined from the absorbance at 405 nm. The background value from theright ear, treated only with acetone, was subtracted from that for theleft ear, treated with arachidonic acid in acetone, for each animal. Thepercent inhibition of neutrophil influx (% Inh. MPO) by compounds of theinvention was determined by comparison to animals treated identically,except that the solution administered by oral gavage was devoid ofinhibitor compound.

Results for compounds tested in this assay are presented in Table 4. Thenumber of determinations is indicated in parentheses following eachvalue.

TABLE 4 Ex. % Inh. LTB4 % Inh. MPO 10   68 (1) 62.23 (1) 14 84.0 (1) 72.3 (1) 15 61.9 (1)  47.7 (1) 16 84.6 (1) 73.61 (1) 17 81.52 (1)  63.4 (1) 18 80.9 (1)  86.1 (1) 27 78.2 (1)  83.7 (1) 31 79.8 (1)  70.5(1) 32   89 (1)   76 (1) 45 86.84 (1)  71.13 (1) 46 86.49 (1)   75.3 (1)49 83.04 (1)  66.03 (1) 52 78.26 (1)  60.25 (1) 54 81.2 (1) 87.69 (1) 5583.74 (1)  73.55 (1) 56 71.2 (1) 81.58 (1) 59 92.7 (1) 89.88 (1) 60 69.5(1) 35.76 (1) 61 67.4 (1) 62.82 (1) 66 76.2 (1) 59.97 (1) 73 85.7 (1)79.37 (1) 75 89.5 (1)  68.1 (1) 76 85.3 (1) 78.31 (1) 79 86.7 (1) 82.23(1) 80 72.1 (1) 36.99 (1) 83   81 (1) 88.21 (1) 84 53.9 (1) 72.04 (1) 8566.85 (1)  48.42 (1) 86 70.77 (1)  51.55 (1) 89 79.5 (1) 79.12 (1) 10085.3 (1) 88.73 (1) 106 90.48 (2)  95.19 (2) 108 79.8 (1) 71.42 (1) 10984.8 (1) 71.48 (1) 111 56.8 (1) 66.94 (1) 116   81 (2)   70 (2) 12057.75 (1)  48.09 (1) 121   83 (1)   83 (1) 122   72 (1)  66.9 (1) 12791.53 (1)  87.64 (1) 257 85.96 (1)  70.49 (1) 258 75.00 (1)  13.80 (1)265 84.43 (1)  90.85 (1) 266 78.60 (1)  85.84 (1) 267 83.43 (1)  90.56(1) 269 84.43 (1)  90.56 (1) 270 75.92 (1)  60.59 (1) 276 57.40 (1) 94.90 (1) 282 62.80 (1)  61.07 (1) 283 78.20 (1)  88.28 (1) 285 19.70(1)  12.35 (1) 287 89.80 (1)  86.70 (1) 288 61.70 (1)  94.60 (1) 29082.90 (1)  86.90 (1)

While the invention has been illustrated by reference to examples, it isunderstood that the invention is intended not to be limited to theforegoing detailed description.

1. A chemical entity selected from compounds of Formula (I),pharmaceutically acceptable salts of compounds of Formula (I),pharmaceutically acceptable prodrugs of compounds of Formula (I), andsolvates of compounds of Formula (I)

wherein X⁴, X⁵, X⁶, and X⁷ are defined as one of the following a) andb): a) one of X⁴, X⁵, X⁶ and X⁷ is N and the others are CR^(a); whereeach R^(a) is independently H, methyl, chloro, fluoro,ortrifluoromethyl; b) each of X⁴ and X⁷ is N and each of X⁵ and X⁶ isCH; each of R¹ and R² is independently H, —(CH₂)₂₋₃OCH₃, —CH₂C(O)NH₂,—(CH₂)₃NH₂, —(CH₂)₁₋₂CO₂H, —CH₂CO₂CH₂CH₃, benzyl,3-(2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-propyl, 1-acetyl-azetidin-3-ylmethyl,monocyclic cycloalkyl, 1-methyl-4-piperidinyl, or —C₁₋₄alkylunsubstituted or substituted with phenyl, monocyclic cycloalkyl, OH, orNR^(b)R^(c)C; where R^(b) and R^(c) are each independently H, —C(O)CH₃,or C₁₋₄alkyl, or R^(b) and R^(c) taken together with the nitrogen towhich they are attached form a saturated monocyclic heterocycloalkylring; or R¹ and R² taken together with the nitrogen to which they areattached form i) a saturated monocyclic heterocycloalkyl ring,optionally fused to a phenyl ring, and unsubstituted or substituted withone or two R^(d) substituents; where each R^(d) substituent isindependently C₁₋₄alkyl unsubstituted or substituted with —OH; —OH; ═O;—(CH₂)₀₋₂N(CH₃)₂; —CF₃; halo; —CO₂C₁₋₄alkyl; —(CH₂)₀₋₂CO₂H; —C(O)NH₂;phenyl; benzyl; morpholin-4-yl; pyridyl; pyrimidinyl; 1-piperidyl;phenoxy; 2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl; 4-hydroxy-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl;—C(O)NR^(f)C₁₋₄alkyl; —C(O)NHC(CH₃)₂CH₂OH; —O-pyridinyl, —O-pyrimidinyl;—S-phenyl; (4-methylphenyl)sulfanyl; —S-pyridinyl; —C(O)—C₁₋₄alkyl;—C(O)-saturated monocyclic cycloalkyl; —C(O)—(CH₂)₀₋₁-2-thiophene-yl;—C(O)-2-furanyl; —C(O)-4-morpholinyl; —C(O)-pyridyl;—C(O)-1-pyrrolidinyl; —C(O)-phenyl optionally substituted with a chloro;—C(O)-1-piperazinyl optionally substituted with C₁₋₄alkyl;—(CH₂)₀₋₁-NHC(O)—C₁₋₄alkyl; —NHC(O)-saturated monocyclic cycloalkyl;—NHS(O)(O)CH₃; —NHC(O)—CH₂OCH₃; —NHC(O)-pyridinyl; or—NHC(O)-2-thiophene-yl, where each phenyl in R^(d) is unsubstituted orsubstituted with —CF₃, halo, or methoxy; or ii) one of the followingmoieties

where R^(e) is —C₁₋₄alkyl, —C(O)C₁₋₄alkyl, —SO₂CH₃, —C(O)CH₂NH₂, or—C(O)NH₂; R^(f) is H or —CH₃; and A is —CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂—, or —OCH₂CH₂—. 2.A chemical entity as in claim 1, wherein each of said R¹ and R² isindependently H, a monocyclic cycloalkyl, or a —C₁₋₄alkyl unsubstitutedor substituted with phenyl, monocyclic cycloalkyl, —OH, or —NR^(b)R^(c);where R^(b) and R^(c) are each independently H or —C₁₋₄alkyl, or R^(b)and R^(c) taken together with the nitrogen to which they are attachedform a saturated monocyclic heterocycloalkyl ring; or R¹ and R² takentogether with the nitrogen to which they are attached form i) asaturated monocyclic heterocycloalkyl ring, optionally fused to a phenylring, and unsubstituted or substituted with one or two R^(d)substituents; where each R^(d) substituent is independently —C₁₋₄alkylunsubstituted or substituted with —OH; —CF₃; halo; —CO₂C₁₋₄alkyl; —CO₂H;—CONH₂; phenyl; benzyl; pyridyl; pyrimidinyl; phenoxy; —O-pyridinyl,—O-pyrimidinyl; —S-phenyl; or pyrrolidonyl; where each phenyl in R^(d)is unsubstituted or substituted with —CF₃, chloro, or methoxy; or ii)one of the following fused or bridged bicyclic structures

where R^(e) is —COC₁₋₄alkyl or —CONH₂.
 3. A chemical entity as in claim2, wherein X⁴ is N and each of X⁵, X⁶, and X⁷ is CR^(a), with R^(a)independently chosen for X⁵, X⁶, and X⁷, where R^(a) is H, methyl,chloro, or fluoro.
 4. A chemical entity as in claim 2, wherein X⁵ is Nand each of X⁴, X⁶, and X⁷ is CH.
 5. A chemical entity as in claim 2,wherein each of X⁴, X⁵, and X⁷ is CH and X⁶ is N.
 6. A chemical entityas in claim 2, wherein each of X⁴ and X⁷ is N and each of X⁵ and X⁶ isCH.
 7. A chemical entity as in claim 2, wherein R^(a) is H.
 8. Achemical entity as in claim 2, wherein each of R¹ and R² isindependently H, cyclopropyl, methyl, ethyl, propyl, hydroxyethyl,cyclopropylmethyl, benzyl, 1-phenylethyl, or2-piperidin-1-yl-ethylamino.
 9. A chemical entity as in claim 2, whereinR¹ and R² taken together with the nitrogen to which they are attachedform pyrrolidine, piperidine, morpholine, piperazine, dihydroisoindole,tetrahydroquinoline, or tetrahydroisoquinoline, unsubstituted orsubstituted with one or two R^(d) substituents.
 10. A chemical entity asin claim 2, wherein each R^(d) substituent is independently hydroxy,methyl, trifluoromethyl, hydroxymethyl, 1-hydroxy-1-methyl-ethyl,fluoro, ethoxycarbonyl, carboxy, carbamoyl, phenyl,3-trifluoromethylphenyl, 2-methoxyphenyl, 4-chlorophenyl, benzyl,pyridin-4-yl, pyridin-2-yl, pyrimidin-2-yloxy, pyridin-3-yloxy, phenoxy,phenylsulfanyl, 4-chlorophenylsulfanyl, pyridin-2-yloxy,pyridin-4-yloxy, or pyrrolidin-2-onyl.
 11. A chemical entity as in claim2, wherein R¹ and R² taken together with the nitrogen to which they areattached form 2,5-diaza-bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl,hexahydro-pyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl,3,8-diaza-bicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl, or3-amino-8-aza-bicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl, each substituted with R^(e).
 12. Achemical entity as in claim 2, wherein R^(e) is acetyl or carbamoyl. 13.A chemical entity as in claim 2, wherein A is —CH₂—.
 14. A chemicalentity as in claim 2, wherein A is —CH₂CH₂—.
 15. A chemical entity as inclaim 2, wherein A is —OCH₂CH₂—.
 16. A chemical entitiy selected fromthe group consisting of2-(4-{2-[4-(Pyrimidin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-{4-[2-(1,3-Dihydro-2H-isoindol-2-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{2-[4-(Phenylsulfanyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{2-[4-(Pyridin-3-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;4-Pyridin-2-yl-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;2-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline;2-{4-[2-(4-Phenoxypiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(2-Pyrrolidin-1-ylethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(2-Piperidin-1-ylethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(2-Morpholin-4-ylethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{2-[4-(Pyridin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{2-[4-(Pyridin-4-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{2-[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;(1S,4S)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;meso-N-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;2-{4-[2-(5-Acetylhexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamide;4-Phenyl-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[2-(4-Benzylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-4-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;1-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-2-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;N-Benzyl-N-methyl-2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethanamine;(1S,4S)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;1-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one;4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-2-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-N-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;meso-1-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]urea;meso-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide;meso-2-(4-{2-[3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(Ethyl{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}amino)ethanol;N-(Cyclopropylmethyl)-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}propan-1-amine;(1R)—N-Methyl-1-phenyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}ethanamine;2-[4-(2-Morpholin-4-ylethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(2-Piperidin-1-ylethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(2-Pyrrolidin-1-ylethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;4-Phenyl-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[2-(4-Benzylpiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-4-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;2-{4-[2-(5-Acetylhexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamide;2-(4-{2-[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;meso-1-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]urea;2-(4-{2-[(1R,4R)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;(1R,4R)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxylicacid;{4-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]morpholin-2-yl}methanol;1-{1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}pyrrolidin-2-one;2-[4-(Pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(Piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(Morpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(3R)-3-Fluoropyrrolidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(3S)-3-Methylmorpholin-4-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-{1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}propan-2-ol;2-(4-{[(2S)-2-Methylpiperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-Piperidin-1-yl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]ethanamine;2-(4-{[4-(Trifluoromethyl)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-{4-[(3,3-Difluoropyrrolidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;(3R)-1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]pyrrolidin-3-ol;{1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}methanol;2-{4-[(4-Fluoropiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-{4-[(4-Methylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-3-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[4-(Pyrimidin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxamide;4-Pyridin-2-yl-1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[(4-Benzylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol;4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-ol;4-Phenyl-1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-ol;(1S,4S)-5-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;meso-2-(4-{[3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;{(2S)-1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]pyrrolidin-2-yl}methanol;meso-N-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide;meso-1-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}urea;N-Ethyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]ethanamine;meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide;meso-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-6-chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-5-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-{(1S,4S)-5-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl}ethanone;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-6-fluoro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;6-Fluoro-2-[4-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;Ethyl1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxylate;1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxylicacid;2-(4-{2-[4-(2-Methoxyphenyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(2-{4-[(4-Chlorophenyl)sulfanyl]piperidin-1-yl}ethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-ol;7-Methyl-2-[4-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;N-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}cyclopropanamine;2-Methyl-N-[1-(2-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)piperidin-4-yl]propanamide;meso-2-{4-[2-(3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-1-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]urea;7-Methyl-2-(4-{2-[4-(pyridin-4-ylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;6-Methyl-2-(4-{2-[4-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{2-[5-(Cyclobutylcarbonyl)hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)-7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;6-Chloro-2-(4-{2-[4-(furan-2-ylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-3-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;N-[1-(2-{4-[(6-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)piperidin-4-yl]acetamide;1-{3-[(2-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)(methyl)amino]propyl}pyrrolidin-2-one;1-(2-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)-4-pyridin-2-ylpiperidin-4-ol;meso-(3-endo)-8-acetyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;N-Methyl-2-(methyloxy)-N-[2-({4-[(7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}oxy)ethyl]ethanamine;meso-2-{[4-({2-[8-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]ethyl}oxy)phenyl]oxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;N-[1-(2-{[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]oxy}ethyl)piperidin-4-yl]methanesulfonamide;N-Methyl-1-[2-({4-[(7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}oxy)ethyl]piperidine-4-carboxamide;meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[2-({4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}oxy)ethyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}glycinamide;meso-3-{[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;N,N-Dimethyl-1-({4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}methyl)piperidine-4-carboxamide;N-Ethyl-N-(2-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)butan-1-amine;meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-({4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}methyl)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]methanesulfonamide;2-({4-[(4-Cyclobutylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}oxy)-6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-2-[(4-{[8-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]methyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;6-Chloro-2-[(4-{[4-(2-thienylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]methyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;6-Chloro-2-[(4-{[5-(methylsulfonyl)hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl]methyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;6-Chloro-2-{[4-(thiomorpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenyl]oxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;(1R,4R)-5-({4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}methyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;(1S,4S)-5-({4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}methyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;6-Chloro-2-[(4-{2-[4-(cyclopropylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;6-Methyl-2-[(4-{2-[4-(pyrrolidin-1-ylcarbonyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-3-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;meso-7-Methyl-2-(4-{[3-(methylsulfonyl)-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;N-(1-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyridine-4-carboxamide;meso-2-(4-{2-[8-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)-7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-3-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;meso-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide;meso-2-(4-{2-[8-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-2-(4-{2-[3-(Methylsulfonyl)-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;2-Methoxy-N-(1-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidin-4-yl)acetamide;2-{4-[(4-tert-Butylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}-6-chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;N-(1-{4-[(6-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidin-4-yl)thiophene-2-carboxamide;1′-(2-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)-1,4′-bipiperidine;3-(4-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperazin-1-yl)propanoicacid;6-Methyl-2-(4-{[4-(piperazin-1-ylcarbonyl)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-3-(2-{4-[(6-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-(2-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-methyl-N-(2-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;N²-(2-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)-N-2-methylglycinamide;meso-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxylicacid;6-Chloro-2-(4-{2-[5-(1-methylethyl)hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;N-Methyl-N-(2-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)-beta-alanine;N-(2-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)-N,1-dimethylpiperidin-4-amine;6-Methyl-2-{4-[2-(4-pyridin-2-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-(1-Acetylazetidin-3-yl)-N-{4-[(6-chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}-N-methylmethanamine;meso-(3-exo)-3-{[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]amino}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;2-[4-(2-{4-[(4-Methylphenyl)sulfanyl]piperidin-1-yl}ethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1′-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-1,4′-bipiperidine;2-{4-[(4-Morpholin-4-ylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;N,N-Dimethyl-2-{1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-2-yl}ethanamine;N,N-Dimethyl-1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-amine;2-{4-[(4-Phenoxypiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-4-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-2-ylsulfanyl)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[4-(Phenylsulfanyl)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(1R,4R)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;(1R,4R)-5-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;2-(4-{2-[(1R,4R)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;(1R,4R)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;(4R)-4-Hydroxy-1-{1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}pyrrolidin-2-one;(4R)-4-Hydroxy-1-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one;N-Methyl-2-piperidin-1-yl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]ethanamine;N-(3-Methoxypropyl)-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}cyclopropanamine;EthylN-benzyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]glycinate;N-Benzyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]glycine;N-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-beta-alanine;2-{4-[(5-Acetylhexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;5-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamide;meso-1-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}urea;6-Chloro-2-(4-piperidin-1-ylmethyl-phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;1-{4-[(6-Fluoro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;1-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;meso-endo-N-[8-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;meso-endo-N-[8-{4-[(6-Fluoro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;meso-endo-N-[8-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-ylmethyl)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}benzyl)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-ylmethyl)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;2-(4-{2-[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethoxy}benzyl)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(Piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine;meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide;N-(2-Hydroxy-1,1-dimethylethyl)-1-(2-{[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]oxy}ethyl)piperidine-4-carboxamide;2-{[4-({2-[4-(Trifluoromethyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}oxy)phenyl]oxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine;N-(Cyclopropylmethyl)-N-{[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methyl}propan-1-amine;2-({4-[(4-Pyridin-4-ylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}oxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine;N-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide;(4-Chlorophenyl)(1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)methanone;N-Propyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}propan-1-amine;meso-3-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;2-[4-(2-Pyrrolidin-1-ylethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine;1-Methyl-4-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperazin-2-one;meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;meso-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide;N-(Cyclopropylmethyl)-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-beta-alanine;meso-2-(4-{2-[3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine;N-Ethyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]cyclohexanamine;2-[4-(Piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide;1-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one;2-(4-{2-[(1R,4R)-5-(Methylsulfonyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;3-[(Cyclopropylmethyl){2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}amino]propan-1-ol;N-Methyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]cyclohexanamine;2-{4-[2-(4-Acetylpiperazin-1-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;meso-1-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}urea;N-(Cyclopropylmethyl)-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]propane-1,3-diamine;3-(Cyclopropyl{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}amino)propan-1-ol;2-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-2-ylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;2-{4-[(4-Acetyl-1,4-diazepan-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;2-[4-({4-[(4-Methylpiperazin-1-yl)carbonyl]piperidin-1-yl}methyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;2-[4-(2-Azetidin-1-ylethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamide;2-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-3-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;meso-N-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}methanesulfonamide;N-[(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)methyl]acetamide;2-(4-{2-[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;(1S,4S)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-2-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;4-Phenyl-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;2-(4-{2-[4-(2-Methoxyphenyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;2-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-4-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;1-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxylicacid;2-(4-{2-[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;meso-2-(4-{2-[3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;1-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one;2-{4-[2-(5-Acetylhexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamide;meso-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide;meso-1-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]urea;(1S,4S)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;1-{1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}pyrrolidin-2-one;1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxamide;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-5-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-6-fluoro[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxylicacid;2-{4-[2-(4-Methyl-1,4-diazepan-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;meso-N-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;2-[(Cyclopropylmethyl){2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}amino]ethanol;7-Methyl-2-({4-[(4-pyridin-4-ylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}oxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-(3-endo)-8-Acetyl-N-{[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-{[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;N-Ethyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}cyclopropanamine;meso-N-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]methanesulfonamide;meso-(3-exo)-3-{[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]amino}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;4-Methyl-1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-1,4-diazepan-5-one;N-{1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}propanamide;2-(4-{2-[4-(Cyclopropylcarbonyl)-1,4-diazepan-1-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;meso-N-Methyl-N-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide;2-(Cyclopropyl{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}amino)ethanol;2-{4-[(4-Pyridin-2-ylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;2-(4-{2-[(1R,4R)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;7-Methyl-2-[4-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;1-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;4-Phenyl-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[2-(4-Benzylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol;4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;2-[4-(2-Morpholin-4-ylethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;2-({4-[(4-Pyrimidin-2-ylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}oxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;2-[(4-{[4-(2-Thienylacetyl)piperazin-1-yl]methyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-1,4-diazepan-5-one;2-{[4-(2-Azepan-1-ylethyl)phenyl]oxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;2-({4-[2-(4-Fluoropiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]phenyl}oxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;2-[(4-{[4-(Pyrimidin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;meso-1-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}urea;2-(4-{2-[4-(Pyridin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;3-Acetyl-9-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-3,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecane;1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxamide;and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof.17. A pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of atleast one chemical entity selected from the group consisting ofcompounds of Formula (I), pharmaceutically acceptable salts of compoundsof Formula (I), pharmaceutically acceptable prodrugs of compounds ofFormula (I), and solvates of compounds of Formula (I)

wherein X⁴, X⁵, X⁶, and X⁷ are defined as one of the following a) and b)a) one of X⁴, X⁵, X⁶ and X⁷ is N and the others are CR^(a); where eachR^(a) is independently H, methyl, chloro, fluoro, or trifluoromethyl; b)each of X⁴ and X⁷ is N and each of X⁵ and X⁶ is CH; each of R¹ and R² isindependently H, —(CH₂)₂₋₃OCH₃, —CH₂C(O)NH₂, —(CH₂)₃NH₂, —(CH₂)₁₋₂CO₂H,—CH₂CO₂CH₂CH₃, benzyl, 3-(2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-propyl,1-acetyl-azetidin-3-ylmethyl, monocyclic cycloalkyl,1-methyl-4-piperidinyl, or —C₁₋₄alkyl unsubstituted or substituted withphenyl, monocyclic cycloalkyl, OH, or NR^(b)R^(c); where R^(b) and R^(c)are each independently H, —C(O)CH₃, or C₁₋₄alkyl, or R^(b) and R^(c)taken together with the nitrogen to which they are attached form asaturated monocyclic heterocycloalkyl ring; or R¹ and R² taken togetherwith the nitrogen to which they are attached form i) a saturatedmonocyclic heterocycloalkyl ring, optionally fused to a phenyl ring, andunsubstituted or substituted with one or two R^(d) substituents; whereeach R^(d) substituent is independently C₁₋₄alkyl unsubstituted orsubstituted with —OH; —OH; ═O; —(CH₂)₀₋₂N(CH₃)₂; —CF₃; halo;—CO₂C₁₋₄alkyl; —(CH₂)₀₋₂CO₂H; —C(O)NH₂; phenyl; benzyl; morpholin-4-yl;pyridyl; pyrimidinyl; 1-piperidyl; phenoxy; 2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl;4-hydroxy-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl; —C(O)NR^(f)C₁₋₄alkyl;—C(O)NHC(CH₃)₂CH₂OH; —O-pyridinyl, —O-pyrimidinyl; —S-phenyl;(4-methylphenyl)sulfanyl; —S-pyridinyl; —C(O)—C₁₋₄alkyl; —C(O)-saturatedmonocyclic cycloalkyl; —C(O)—(CH₂)₀₋₁-2-thiophene-yl; —C(O)-2-furanyl;—C(O)-4-morpholinyl; —C(O)-pyridyl; —C(O)-1-pyrrolidinyl; —C(O)-phenyloptionally substituted with a chloro; —C(O)-1-piperazinyl optionallysubstituted with C₁₋₄alkyl; —(CH₂)₀₋₁NHC(O)—C₁₋₄alkyl; —NHC(O)-saturatedmonocyclic cycloalkyl; —NHS(O)(O)CH₃; —NHC(O)—CH₂OCH₃;—NHC(O)-pyridinyl; or —NHC(O)-2-thiophene-yl, where each phenyl in R^(d)is unsubstituted or substituted with —CF₃, halo, or methoxy; or ii) oneof the following moieties

where R^(e) is —C₁₋₄alkyl, C(O)C₁₋₄alkyl, —SO₂CH₃, —C(O)CH₂NH₂, orC(O)NH₂; R^(f) is H or —CH₃; and A is —CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂—, or —OCH₂CH₂—. 18.A pharmaceutical composition as in claim 17, wherein said chemicalentity is selected from the group consisting of2-(4-{2-[4-(Pyrimidin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-{4-[2-(1,3-Dihydro-2H-isoindol-2-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{2-[4-(Phenylsulfanyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{2-[4-(Pyridin-3-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;4-Pyridin-2-yl-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;2-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline;2-{4-[2-(4-Phenoxypiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(2-Pyrrolidin-1-ylethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(2-Piperidin-1-ylethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(2-Morpholin-4-ylethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{2-[4-(Pyridin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{2-[4-(Pyridin-4-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{2-[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;(1S,4S)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;meso-N-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;2-{4-[2-(5-Acetylhexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamide;4-Phenyl-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[2-(4-Benzylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-4-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;1-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-2-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;N-Benzyl-N-methyl-2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethanamine;(1S,4S)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;1-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one;4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-2-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-N-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;meso-1-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]urea;meso-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide;meso-2-(4-{2-[3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(Ethyl{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}amino)ethanol;N-(Cyclopropylmethyl)-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}propan-1-amine;(1R)—N-Methyl-1-phenyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}ethanamine;2-[4-(2-Morpholin-4-ylethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(2-Piperidin-1-ylethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(2-Pyrrolidin-1-ylethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;4-Phenyl-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[2-(4-Benzylpiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-4-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;2-{4-[2-(5-Acetylhexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamide;2-(4-{2-[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;meso-1-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]urea;2-(4-{2-[(1R,4R)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;(1R,4R)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxylicacid;{4-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]morpholin-2-yl}methanol;1-{1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}pyrrolidin-2-one;2-[4-(Pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(Piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(Morpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(3R)-3-Fluoropyrrolidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(3S)-3-Methylmorpholin-4-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-{1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}propan-2-ol;2-(4-{[(2S)-2-Methylpiperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-Piperidin-1-yl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]ethanamine;2-(4-{[4-(Trifluoromethyl)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-{4-[(3,3-Difluoropyrrolidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;(3R)-1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]pyrrolidin-3-ol;{1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}methanol;2-{4-[(4-Fluoropiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-{4-[(4-Methylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-3-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[4-(Pyrimidin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxamide;4-Pyridin-2-yl-1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[(4-Benzylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol;4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-ol;4-Phenyl-1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-ol;(1S,4S)-5-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;meso-2-(4-{[3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;{(2S)-1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]pyrrolidin-2-yl}methanol;meso-N-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide;meso-1-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}urea;N-Ethyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]ethanamine;meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide;meso-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-6-chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-5-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-{(1S,4S)-5-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl}ethanone;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-6-fluoro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;6-Fluoro-2-[4-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;Ethyl1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxylate;1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxylicacid;2-(4-{2-[4-(2-Methoxyphenyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(2-{4-[(4-Chlorophenyl)sulfanyl]piperidin-1-yl}ethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-ol;7-Methyl-2-[4-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;N-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}cyclopropanamine;2-Methyl-N-[1-(2-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)piperidin-4-yl]propanamide;meso-2-{4-[2-(3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-1-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]urea;7-Methyl-2-(4-{2-[4-(pyridin-4-ylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;6-Methyl-2-(4-{2-[4-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{2-[5-(Cyclobutylcarbonyl)hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)-7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;6-Chloro-2-(4-{2-[4-(furan-2-ylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-3-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;N-[1-(2-{4-[(6-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)piperidin-4-yl]acetamide;1-{3-[(2-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)(methyl)amino]propyl}pyrrolidin-2-one;1-(2-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)-4-pyridin-2-ylpiperidin-4-ol;meso-(3-endo)-8-acetyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;N-Methyl-2-(methyloxy)-N-[2-({4-[(7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}oxy)ethyl]ethanamine;meso-2-{[4-({2-[8-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]ethyl}oxy)phenyl]oxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;N-[1-(2-{[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]oxy}ethyl)piperidin-4-yl]methanesulfonamide;N-Methyl-1-[2-({4-[(7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}oxy)ethyl]piperidine-4-carboxamide;meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[2-({4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}oxy)ethyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}glycinamide;meso-3-{[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;N,N-Dimethyl-1-({4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}methyl)piperidine-4-carboxamide;N-Ethyl-N-(2-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)butan-1-amine;meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-({4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}methyl)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]methanesulfonamide;2-({4-[(4-Cyclobutylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}oxy)-6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-2-[(4-{[8-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]methyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;6-Chloro-2-[(4-{[4-(2-thienylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]methyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;6-Chloro-2-[(4-{[5-(methylsulfonyl)hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl]methyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;6-Chloro-2-{[4-(thiomorpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenyl]oxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;(1R,4R)-5-({4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}methyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;(1S,4S)-5-({4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}methyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;6-Chloro-2-[(4-{2-[4-(cyclopropylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;6-Methyl-2-[(4-{2-[4-(pyrrolidin-1-ylcarbonyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-3-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;meso-7-Methyl-2-(4-{[3-(methylsulfonyl)-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;N-(1-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyridine-4-carboxamide;meso-2-(4-{2-[8-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)-7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-3-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;meso-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide;meso-2-(4-{2-[8-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-2-(4-{2-[3-(Methylsulfonyl)-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;2-Methoxy-N-(1-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidin-4-yl)acetamide;2-{4-[(4-tert-Butylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}-6-chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;N-(1-{4-[(6-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidin-4-yl)thiophene-2-carboxamide;1′-(2-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)-1,4′-bipiperidine;3-(4-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperazin-1-yl)propanoicacid;6-Methyl-2-(4-{[4-(piperazin-1-ylcarbonyl)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-3-(2-{4-[(6-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-(2-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-methyl-N-(2-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;N²-(2-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)-N-2-methylglycinamide;meso-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxylicacid;6-Chloro-2-(4-{2-[5-(1-methylethyl)hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;N-Methyl-N-(2-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)-beta-alanine;N-(2-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)-N,1-dimethylpiperidin-4-amine;6-Methyl-2-{4-[2-(4-pyridin-2-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-(1-Acetylazetidin-3-yl)-N-{4-[(6-chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}-N-methylmethanamine;meso-(3-exo)-3-{[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]amino}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;2-[4-(2-{4-[(4-Methylphenyl)sulfanyl]piperidin-1-yl}ethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1′-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-1,4′-bipiperidine;2-{4-[(4-Morpholin-4-ylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;N,N-Dimethyl-2-{1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-2-yl}ethanamine;N,N-Dimethyl-1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-amine;2-{4-[(4-Phenoxypiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-4-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-2-ylsulfanyl)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[4-(Phenylsulfanyl)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(1R,4R)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;(1R,4R)-5-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;2-(4-{2-[(1R,4R)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;(1R,4R)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;(4R)-4-Hydroxy-1-{1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}pyrrolidin-2-one;(4R)-4-Hydroxy-1-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one;N-Methyl-2-piperidin-1-yl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]ethanamine;N-(3-Methoxypropyl)-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}cyclopropanamine;EthylN-benzyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]glycinate;N-Benzyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]glycine;N-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-beta-alanine;2-{4-[(5-Acetylhexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;5-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamide;meso-1-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}urea;6-Chloro-2-(4-piperidin-1-ylmethyl-phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;1-{4-[(6-Fluoro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;1-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;meso-endo-N-[8-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;meso-endo-N-[8-{4-[(6-Fluoro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;meso-endo-N-[8-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-ylmethyl)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}benzyl)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-ylmethyl)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;2-(4-{2-[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethoxy}benzyl)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(Piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine;meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide;N-(2-Hydroxy-1,1-dimethylethyl)-1-(2-{[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]oxy}ethyl)piperidine-4-carboxamide;2-{[4-({2-[4-(Trifluoromethyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}oxy)phenyl]oxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine;N-(Cyclopropylmethyl)-N-{[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methyl}propan-1-amine;2-({4-[(4-Pyridin-4-ylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}oxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine;N-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide;(4-Chlorophenyl)(1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)methanone;N-Propyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}propan-1-amine;meso-3-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;2-[4-(2-Pyrrolidin-1-ylethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine;1-Methyl-4-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperazin-2-one;meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;meso-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide;N-(Cyclopropylmethyl)-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-beta-alanine;meso-2-(4-{2-[3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine;N-Ethyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]cyclohexanamine;2-[4-(Piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide;1-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one;2-(4-{2-[(1R,4R)-5-(Methylsulfonyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;3-[(Cyclopropylmethyl){2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}amino]propan-1-ol;N-Methyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]cyclohexanamine;2-{4-[2-(4-Acetylpiperazin-1-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;meso-1-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}urea;N-(Cyclopropylmethyl)-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]propane-1,3-diamine;3-(Cyclopropyl{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}amino)propan-1-ol;2-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-2-ylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;2-{4-[(4-Acetyl-1,4-diazepan-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;2-[4-({4-[(4-Methylpiperazin-1-yl)carbonyl]piperidin-1-yl}methyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;2-[4-(2-Azetidin-1-ylethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamide;2-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-3-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;meso-N-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}methanesulfonamide;N-[(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)methyl]acetamide;2-(4-{2-[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;(1S,4S)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-2-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;4-Phenyl-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;2-(4-{2-[4-(2-Methoxyphenyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;2-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-4-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;1-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxylicacid;2-(4-{2-[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;meso-2-(4-{2-[3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;1-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one;2-{4-[2-(5-Acetylhexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamide;meso-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide;meso-1-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]urea;(1S,4S)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;1-{1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}pyrrolidin-2-one;1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxamide;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-5-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-6-fluoro[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxylicacid;2-{4-[2-(4-Methyl-1,4-diazepan-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;meso-N-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;2-[(Cyclopropylmethyl){2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}amino]ethanol;7-Methyl-2-({4-[(4-pyridin-4-ylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}oxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-(3-endo)-8-Acetyl-N-{[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-{[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;N-Ethyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}cyclopropanamine;meso-N-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]methanesulfonamide;meso-(3-exo)-3-{[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]amino}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;4-Methyl-1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-1,4-diazepan-5-one;N-{1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}propanamide;2-(4-{2-[4-(Cyclopropylcarbonyl)-1,4-diazepan-1-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;meso-N-Methyl-N-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide;2-(Cyclopropyl{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}amino)ethanol;2-{4-[(4-Pyridin-2-ylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;2-(4-{2-[(1R,4R)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;7-Methyl-2-[4-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;1-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;4-Phenyl-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[2-(4-Benzylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol;4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;2-[4-(2-Morpholin-4-ylethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;2-({4-[(4-Pyrimidin-2-ylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}oxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;2-[(4-{[4-(2-Thienylacetyl)piperazin-1-yl]methyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-1,4-diazepan-5-one;2-{[4-(2-Azepan-1-ylethyl)phenyl]oxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;2-({4-[2-(4-Fluoropiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]phenyl}oxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;2-[(4-{[4-(Pyrimidin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;meso-1-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}urea;2-(4-{2-[4-(Pyridin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;3-Acetyl-9-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-3,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecane;1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxamide;and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof.19. A method for modulating leukotriene A4 hydrolase activity,comprising exposing leukotriene A4 hydrolase to an effective amount ofat least one chemical entity selected from the group consisting ofcompounds of Formula (I), pharmaceutically acceptable salts of compoundsof Formula (I), pharmaceutically acceptable prodrugs of compounds ofFormula (I), and solvates of compounds of Formula (I)

wherein X⁴, X⁵, X⁶, and X⁷ are defined as one of the following a) andb): a) one of X⁴, X⁵, X⁶ and X⁷ is N and the others are CR^(a); whereeach R^(a) is independently H, methyl, chloro, fluoro, ortrifluoromethyl; b) each of X⁴ and X⁷ is N and each of X⁵ and X⁶ is CH;each of R¹ and R² is independently H, —(CH₂)₂₋₃OCH₃, —CH₂C(O)NH₂,—(CH₂)₃NH₂, —(CH₂)₁₋₂CO₂H, —CH₂CO₂CH₂CH₃, benzyl,3-(2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-propyl, 1-acetyl-azetidin-3-ylmethyl,monocyclic cycloalkyl, 1-methyl-4-piperidinyl, or —C₁₋₄alkylunsubstituted or substituted with phenyl, monocyclic cycloalkyl, OH, orNR^(b)R^(c); where R^(b) and R^(c) are each independently H, —C(O)CH₃,or C₁₋₄alkyl, or R^(b) and R^(c) taken together with the nitrogen towhich they are attached form a saturated monocyclic heterocycloalkylring; or R¹ and R² taken together with the nitrogen to which they areattached form i) a saturated monocyclic heterocycloalkyl ring,optionally fused to a phenyl ring, and unsubstituted or substituted withone or two R^(d) substituents; where each R^(d) substituent isindependently C₁₋₄alkyl unsubstituted or substituted with —OH; —OH; ═O;—(CH₂)₀₋₂N(CH₃)₂; —CF₃; halo; —CO₂C₁₋₄alkyl; —(CH₂)₀₋₂CO₂H; —C(O)NH₂;phenyl; benzyl; morpholin-4-yl; pyridyl; pyrimidinyl; 1-piperidyl;phenoxy; 2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl; 4-hydroxy-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl;—C(O)NR^(f)C₁₋₄alkyl; —C(O)NHC(CH₃)₂CH₂OH; —O-pyridinyl, —O-pyrimidinyl;—S-phenyl; (4-methylphenyl)sulfanyl; —S-pyridinyl; —C(O)—C₁₋₄alkyl;—C(O)-saturated monocyclic cycloalkyl; —C(O)—(CH₂)₀₋₁-2-thiophene-yl;—C(O)-2-furanyl; —C(O)-4-morpholinyl; —C(O)-pyridyl;—C(O)-1-pyrrolidinyl; —C(O)-phenyl optionally substituted with a chloro;—C(O)-1-piperazinyl optionally substituted with C₁₋₄alkyl;—(CH₂)₀₋₁NHC(O)—C₁₋₄alkyl; —NHC(O)-saturated monocyclic cycloalkyl;—NHS(O)(O)CH₃; —NHC(O)—CH₂OCH₃; —NHC(O)-pyridinyl; or—NHC(O)-2-thiophene-yl, where each phenyl in R^(d) is unsubstituted orsubstituted with —CF₃, halo, or methoxy; or ii) one of the followingmoieties

where R^(e) is —C₁₋₄alkyl, —C(O)C₁₋₄alkyl, —SO₂CH₃, —C(O)CH₂NH₂, or—C(O)NH₂; R^(f) is H or —CH₃; and A is —CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂—, or —OCH₂CH₂—.20. A method as in claim 19, wherein the leukotriene A4 hydrolase is ina subject with a disease, disorder, or medical condition mediated byleukotriene A4 hydrolase activity.
 21. A method as in claim 20, whereinthe disease, disorder, or medical condition is inflammation.
 22. Amethod as in claim 20, wherein the disease, disorder, or medicalcondition is selected from the group consisting of inflammatorydisorders, allergic disorders, dermatological disorders, autoimmunedisease, lymphatic disorders, and immunodeficiency disorders.
 23. Amethod as in claim 20, wherein the disease, disorder, or medicalcondition is selected from the group consisting of allergy, abdominalaortic aneurysm, asthma, nasal polyps, allergic rhinitis, nasal itch,ocular inflammation, post-surgical ocular inflammation, conjunctivitis,uveitis, dry eye, psoriasis, pruritis, itch, itchy skin, atopicdermatitis, urticaria, hives, contact dermatitis, scleroderma, skinburns, acne, inflammatory bowel diseases, colitis, Crohn's disease,ulcerative colitis, chronic obstructed pulmonary disease,atherosclerosis, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis,myocardial infarction, stroke, pain, gingivitis, bronchitis, cysticfibrosis, upper gastrointestinal cancer, sepsis, autoimmune thyroiddiseases, immune-mediated diabetes mellitus, lupus, Myasthenia gravis,autoimmune neuropathies, Guillain-Barré, autoimmune uveitis, autoimmunehemolytic anemia, pernicious anemia, autoimmune thrombocytopenia,temporal arteritis, anti-phospholipid syndrome, vasculitides, Wegener'sgranulomatosis, Behcet's disease, dermatitis herpetiformis, pemphigusvulgaris, vitiligio, primary biliary cirrhosis, autoimmune hepatitis,autoimmune oophoritis and orchitis, autoimmune disease of the adrenalgland, polymyositis, dermatomyositis, spondyloarthropathies, ankylosingspondylitis, Sjogren syndrome, and Sjogren-Larsson syndrome.
 24. Amethod as in claim 20, wherein the disease, disorder, or medicalcondition is selected from the group consisting of allergy, aorticaneurysm, asthma, autoimmune diseases, pruritis, inflammatory boweldisease, ulcerative colitis, and cardiovascular disease.
 25. A method asin claim 20, wherein said at least one chemical entity is selected fromthe group consisting of2-(4-{2-[4-(Pyrimidin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-{4-[2-(1,3-Dihydro-2H-isoindol-2-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{2-[4-(Phenylsulfanyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{2-[4-(Pyridin-3-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;4-Pyridin-2-yl-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;2-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline;2-{4-[2-(4-Phenoxypiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(2-Pyrrolidin-1-ylethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(2-Piperidin-1-ylethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(2-Morpholin-4-ylethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{2-[4-(Pyridin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{2-[4-(Pyridin-4-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{2-[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;(1S,4S)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;meso-N-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;2-{4-[2-(5-Acetylhexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamide;4-Phenyl-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[2-(4-Benzylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-4-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;1-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-2-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;N-Benzyl-N-methyl-2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethanamine;(1S,4S)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;1-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one;4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-2-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-N-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;meso-1-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]urea;meso-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide;meso-2-(4-{2-[3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(Ethyl{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}amino)ethanol;N-(Cyclopropylmethyl)-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}propan-1-amine;(1R)—N-Methyl-1-phenyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}ethanamine;2-[4-(2-Morpholin-4-ylethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(2-Piperidin-1-ylethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(2-Pyrrolidin-1-ylethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;4-Phenyl-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[2-(4-Benzylpiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-4-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;2-{4-[2-(5-Acetylhexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamide;2-(4-{2-[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;meso-1-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]urea;2-(4-{2-[(1R,4R)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;(1R,4R)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxylicacid;{4-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]morpholin-2-yl}methanol;1-{1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}pyrrolidin-2-one;2-[4-(Pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(Piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(Morpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(3R)-3-Fluoropyrrolidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(3S)-3-Methylmorpholin-4-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-{1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}propan-2-ol;2-(4-{[(2S)-2-Methylpiperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-Piperidin-1-yl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]ethanamine;2-(4-{[4-(Trifluoromethyl)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-{4-[(3,3-Difluoropyrrolidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;(3R)-1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]pyrrolidin-3-ol;{1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}methanol;2-{4-[(4-Fluoropiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-{4-[(4-Methylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-3-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[4-(Pyrimidin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxamide;4-Pyridin-2-yl-1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[(4-Benzylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol;4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-ol;4-Phenyl-1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-ol;(1S,4S)-5-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;meso-2-(4-{[3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;{(2S)-1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]pyrrolidin-2-yl}methanol;meso-N-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide;meso-1-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}urea;N-Ethyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]ethanamine;meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide;meso-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-6-chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-5-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-{(1S,4S)-5-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl}ethanone;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-6-fluoro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;6-Fluoro-2-[4-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;Ethyl1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxylate;1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxylicacid;2-(4-{2-[4-(2-Methoxyphenyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(2-{4-[(4-Chlorophenyl)sulfanyl]piperidin-1-yl}ethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-ol;7-Methyl-2-[4-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;N-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}cyclopropanamine;2-Methyl-N-[1-(2-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)piperidin-4-yl]propanamide;meso-2-{4-[2-(3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-1-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]urea;7-Methyl-2-(4-{2-[4-(pyridin-4-ylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;6-Methyl-2-(4-{2-[4-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{2-[5-(Cyclobutylcarbonyl)hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)-7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;6-Chloro-2-(4-{2-[4-(furan-2-ylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-3-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;N-[1-(2-{4-[(6-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)piperidin-4-yl]acetamide;1-{3-[(2-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)(methyl)amino]propyl}pyrrolidin-2-one;1-(2-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)-4-pyridin-2-ylpiperidin-4-ol;meso-(3-endo)-8-acetyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;N-Methyl-2-(methyloxy)-N-[2-({4-[(7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}oxy)ethyl]ethanamine;meso-2-{[4-({2-[8-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]ethyl}oxy)phenyl]oxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;N-[1-(2-{[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]oxy}ethyl)piperidin-4-yl]methanesulfonamide;N-Methyl-1-[2-({4-[(7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}oxy)ethyl]piperidine-4-carboxamide;meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[2-({4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}oxy)ethyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}glycinamide;meso-3-{[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;N,N-Dimethyl-1-({4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}methyl)piperidine-4-carboxamide;N-Ethyl-N-(2-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)butan-1-amine;meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-({4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}methyl)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]methanesulfonamide;2-({4-[(4-Cyclobutylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}oxy)-6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-2-[(4-{[8-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]methyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;6-Chloro-2-[(4-{[4-(2-thienylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]methyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;6-Chloro-2-[(4-{[5-(methylsulfonyl)hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl]methyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;6-Chloro-2-{[4-(thiomorpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenyl]oxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;(1R,4R)-5-({4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}methyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;(1S,4S)-5-({4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}methyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;6-Chloro-2-[(4-{2-[4-(cyclopropylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;6-Methyl-2-[(4-{2-[4-(pyrrolidin-1-ylcarbonyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-3-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;meso-7-Methyl-2-(4-{[3-(methylsulfonyl)-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;N-(1-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyridine-4-carboxamide;meso-2-(4-{2-[8-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)-7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-3-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;meso-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide;meso-2-(4-{2-[8-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-2-(4-{2-[3-(Methylsulfonyl)-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;2-Methoxy-N-(1-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidin-4-yl)acetamide;2-{4-[(4-tert-Butylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}-6-chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;N-(1-{4-[(6-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidin-4-yl)thiophene-2-carboxamide;1′-(2-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)-1,4′-bipiperidine;3-(4-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperazin-1-yl)propanoicacid;6-Methyl-2-(4-{[4-(piperazin-1-ylcarbonyl)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-3-(2-{4-[(6-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-(2-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-methyl-N-(2-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;N²-(2-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]penoxy}ethyl)-N2-methylglycinamide;meso-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxylicacid;6-Chloro-2-(4-{2-[5-(1-methylethyl)hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;N-Methyl-N-(2-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)-beta-alanine;N-(2-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)-N,1-dimethylpiperidin-4-amine;6-Methyl-2-{4-[2-(4-pyridin-2-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-(1-Acetylazetidin-3-yl)-N-{4-[(6-chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}-N-methylmethanamine;meso-(3-exo)-3-{[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]amino}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;2-[4-(2-{4-[(4-Methylphenyl)sulfanyl]piperidin-1-yl}ethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1′-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-1,4′-bipiperidine;2-{4-[(4-Morpholin-4-ylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;N,N-Dimethyl-2-{1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-2-yl}ethanamine;N,N-Dimethyl-1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-amine;2-{4-[(4-Phenoxypiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-4-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-2-ylsulfanyl)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[4-(Phenylsulfanyl)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(1R,4R)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;(1R,4R)-5-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;2-(4-{2-[(1R,4R)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;(1R,4R)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;(4R)-4-Hydroxy-1-{1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}pyrrolidin-2-one;(4R)-4-Hydroxy-1-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one;N-Methyl-2-piperidin-1-yl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]ethanamine;N-(3-Methoxypropyl)-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}cyclopropanamine;EthylN-benzyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]glycinate;N-Benzyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]glycine;N-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-beta-alanine;2-{4-[(5-Acetylhexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;5-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamide;meso-1-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}urea;6-Chloro-2-(4-piperidin-1-ylmethyl-phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;1-{4-[(6-Fluoro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;1-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;meso-endo-N-[8-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;meso-endo-N-[8-{4-[(6-Fluoro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;meso-endo-N-[8-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-ylmethyl)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}benzyl)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-ylmethyl)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;2-(4-{2-[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethoxy}benzyl)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(Piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine;meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide;N-(2-Hydroxy-1,1-dimethylethyl)-1-(2-{[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]oxy}ethyl)piperidine-4-carboxamide;2-{[4-({2-[4-(Trifluoromethyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}oxy)phenyl]oxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine;N-(Cyclopropylmethyl)-N-{[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methyl}propan-1-amine;2-({4-[(4-Pyridin-4-ylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}oxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine;N-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide;(4-Chlorophenyl)(1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)methanone;N-Propyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}propan-1-amine;meso-3-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;2-[4-(2-Pyrrolidin-1-ylethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine;1-Methyl-4-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperazin-2-one;meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;meso-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide;N-(Cyclopropylmethyl)-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-beta-alanine;meso-2-(4-{2-[3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine;N-Ethyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]cyclohexanamine;2-[4-(Piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide;1-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one;2-(4-{2-[(1R,4R)-5-(Methylsulfonyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;3-[(Cyclopropylmethyl){2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}amino]propan-1-ol;N-Methyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]cyclohexanamine;2-{4-[2-(4-Acetylpiperazin-1-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;meso-1-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}urea;N-(Cyclopropylmethyl)-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]propane-1,3-diamine;3-(Cyclopropyl{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}amino)propan-1-ol;2-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-2-ylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;2-{4-[(4-Acetyl-1,4-diazepan-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;2-[4-({4-[(4-Methylpiperazin-1-yl)carbonyl]piperidin-1-yl}methyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;2-[4-(2-Azetidin-1-ylethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamide;2-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-3-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;meso-N-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}methanesulfonamide;N-[(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)methyl]acetamide;2-(4-{2-[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;(1S,4S)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-2-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;4-Phenyl-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;2-(4-{2-[4-(2-Methoxyphenyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;2-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-4-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;1-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxylicacid;2-(4-{2-[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;meso-2-(4-{2-[3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;1-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one;2-{4-[2-(5-Acetylhexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamide;meso-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide;meso-1-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]urea;(1S,4S)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;1-{1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}pyrrolidin-2-one;1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxamide;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-5-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-6-fluoro[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxylicacid;2-{4-[2-(4-Methyl-1,4-diazepan-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;meso-N-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;2-[(Cyclopropylmethyl){2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}amino]ethanol;7-Methyl-2-({4-[(4-pyridin-4-ylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}oxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-(3-endo)-8-Acetyl-N-{[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-{[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;N-Ethyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}cyclopropanamine;meso-N-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]methanesulfonamide;meso-(3-exo)-3-{[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]amino}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;4-Methyl-1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-1,4-diazepan-5-one;N-{1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}propanamide;2-(4-{2-[4-(Cyclopropylcarbonyl)-1,4-diazepan-1-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;meso-N-Methyl-N-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide;2-(Cyclopropyl{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}amino)ethanol;2-{4-[(4-Pyridin-2-ylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;2-(4-{2-[(1R,4R)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;7-Methyl-2-[4-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;1-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;4-Phenyl-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[2-(4-Benzylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol;4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;2-[4-(2-Morpholin-4-ylethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;2-({4-[(4-Pyrimidin-2-ylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}oxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;2-[(4-{[4-(2-Thienylacetyl)piperazin-1-yl]methyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-1,4-diazepan-5-one;2-{[4-(2-Azepan-1-ylethyl)phenyl]oxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;2-({4-[2-(4-Fluoropiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]phenyl}oxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;2-[(4-{[4-(Pyrimidin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;meso-1-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}urea;2-(4-{2-[4-(Pyridin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;3-Acetyl-9-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-3,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecane;1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxamide;and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof.26. A method of treating a subject suffering from or diagnosed with adisease, disorder, or medical condition mediated by leukotriene A4hydrolase activity, comprising administering to a subject in need ofsuch treatment an effective amount of at least one chemical entityselected from the group consisting of compounds of Formula (I),pharmaceutically acceptable salts of compounds of Formula (I),pharmaceutically acceptable prodrugs of compounds of Formula (I), andsolvates of compounds of Formula (I)

wherein X⁴, X⁵, X⁶, and X⁷ are defined as one of the following a) andb): a) one of X⁴, X⁵, X⁶ and X⁷ is N and the others are CR^(a); whereeach R^(a) is independently H, methyl, chloro, fluoro, ortrifluoromethyl; b) each of X⁴ and X⁷ is N and each of X⁵ and X⁶ is CH;each of R¹ and R² is independently H, —(CH₂)₂₋₃OCH₃, —CH₂C(O)NH₂,—(CH₂)₃NH₂, —(CH₂)₁₋₂CO₂H, —CH₂CO₂CH₂CH₃, benzyl,3-(2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-propyl, 1-acetyl-azetidin-3-ylmethyl,monocyclic cycloalkyl, 1-methyl-4-piperidinyl, or —C₁₋₄alkylunsubstituted or substituted with phenyl, monocyclic cycloalkyl, OH, orNR^(b)R^(c); where R^(b) and R^(c) are each independently H, —C(O)CH₃,or C₁₋₄alkyl, or R^(b) and R^(c) taken together with the nitrogen towhich they are attached form a saturated monocyclic heterocycloalkylring; or R¹ and R² taken together with the nitrogen to which they areattached form i) a saturated monocyclic heterocycloalkyl ring,optionally fused to a phenyl ring, and unsubstituted or substituted withone or two R^(d) substituents; where each R^(d) substituent isindependently C₁₋₄alkyl unsubstituted or substituted with —OH; —OH; ═O;—(CH₂)₀₋₂N(CH₃)₂; —CF₃; halo; —CO₂C₁₋₄alkyl; —(CH₂)₀₋₂CO₂H; —C(O)NH₂;phenyl; benzyl; morpholin-4-yl; pyridyl; pyrimidinyl; 1-piperidyl;phenoxy; 2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl; 4-hydroxy-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl;—C(O)NR^(f)C₁₋₄alkyl; —C(O)NHC(CH₃)₂CH₂OH; —O-pyridinyl, —O-pyrimidinyl;—S-phenyl; (4-methylphenyl)sulfanyl; —S-pyridinyl; —C(O)—C₁₋₄alkyl;—C(O)-saturated monocyclic cycloalkyl; —C(O)—(CH₂)₀₋₁-2-thiophene-yl;—C(O)-2-furanyl; —C(O)-4-morpholinyl; —C(O)-pyridyl;—C(O)-1-pyrrolidinyl; —C(O)-phenyl optionally substituted with a chloro;—C(O)-1-piperazinyl optionally substituted with C₁₋₄alkyl;—(CH₂)₀₋₁NHC(O)—C₁₋₄alkyl; —NHC(O)-saturated monocyclic cycloalkyl;—NHS(O)(O)CH₃; —NHC(O)—CH₂OCH₃; —NHC(O)-pyridinyl; or—NHC(O)-2-thiophene-yl, where each phenyl in R^(d) is unsubstituted orsubstituted with —CF₃, halo, or methoxy; or ii) one of the followingmoieties

where R^(e) is —C₁₋₄alkyl, —C(O)C₁₋₄alkyl, —SO₂CH₃, —C(O)CH₂NH₂, or—C(O)NH₂; R^(f) is H or —CH₃; and A is —CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂—, or —OCH₂CH₂—.27. A method as in claim 26, wherein the disease, disorder, or medicalcondition is inflammation.
 28. A method as in claim 26, wherein thedisease, disorder, or medical condition is selected from the groupconsisting of: inflammatory disorders, allergic disorders,dermatological disorders, autoimmune disease, lymphatic disorders, andimmunodeficiency disorders.
 29. A method as in claim 26, wherein thedisease, disorder, or medical condition is selected from the groupconsisting of: allergy, abdominal aortic aneurysm, asthma, nasal polyps,allergic rhinitis, nasal itch, ocular inflammation, post-surgical ocularinflammation, conjunctivitis, uveitis, dry eye, psoriasis, pruritis,itch, itchy skin, atopic dermatitis, urticaria, hives, contactdermatitis, scleroderma, skin burns, acne, inflammatory bowel diseases,colitis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, chronic obstructedpulmonary disease, atherosclerosis, arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis,multiple sclerosis, myocardial infarction, stroke, pain, gingivitis,bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, upper gastrointestinal cancer, sepsis,autoimmune thyroid diseases, immune-mediated diabetes mellitus, lupus,Myasthenia gravis, autoimmune neuropathies, Guillain-Barré, autoimmuneuveitis, autoimmune hemolytic anemia, pernicious anemia, autoimmunethrombocytopenia, temporal arteritis, anti-phospholipid syndrome,vasculitides, Wegener's granulomatosis, Behcet's disease, dermatitisherpetiformis, pemphigus vulgaris, vitiligio, primary biliary cirrhosis,autoimmune hepatitis, autoimmune oophoritis and orchitis, autoimmunedisease of the adrenal gland, polymyositis, dermatomyositis,spondyloarthropathies, ankylosing spondylitis, Sjogren syndrome, andSjogren-Larsson syndrome.
 30. A method as in claim 26, wherein thedisease, disorder, or medical condition is selected from the groupconsisting of: allergy, aortic aneurysm, asthma, autoimmune diseases,pruritis, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, andcardiovascular disease.
 31. A method as in claim 26, wherein said atleast one chemical entity is selected from the group consisting of2-(4-{2-[4-(Pyrimidin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-{4-[2-(1,3-Dihydro-2H-isoindol-2-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{2-[4-(Phenylsulfanyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{2-[4-(Pyridin-3-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;4-Pyridin-2-yl-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;2-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline;2-{4-[2-(4-Phenoxypiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(2-Pyrrolidin-1-ylethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(2-Piperidin-1-ylethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(2-Morpholin-4-ylethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{2-[4-(Pyridin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{2-[4-(Pyridin-4-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{2-[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;(1S,4S)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;meso-N-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;2-{4-[2-(5-Acetylhexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamide;4-Phenyl-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[2-(4-Benzylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-4-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;1-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-2-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;N-Benzyl-N-methyl-2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethanamine;(1S,4S)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;1-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one;4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-2-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-N-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;meso-1-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]urea;meso-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide;meso-2-(4-{2-[3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(Ethyl{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}amino)ethanol;N-(Cyclopropylmethyl)-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}propan-1-amine;(1R)—N-Methyl-1-phenyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}ethanamine;2-[4-(2-Morpholin-4-ylethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(2-Piperidin-1-ylethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(2-Pyrrolidin-1-ylethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;4-Phenyl-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[2-(4-Benzylpiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-4-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;2-{4-[2-(5-Acetylhexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamide;2-(4-{2-[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;meso-1-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]urea;2-(4-{2-[(1R,4R)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;(1R,4R)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxylicacid;{4-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]morpholin-2-yl}methanol;1-{1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}pyrrolidin-2-one;2-[4-(Pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(Piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(Morpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(3R)-3-Fluoropyrrolidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(3S)-3-Methylmorpholin-4-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-{1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}propan-2-ol;2-(4-{[(2S)-2-Methylpiperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-Piperidin-1-yl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]ethanamine;2-(4-{[4-(Trifluoromethyl)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-{4-[(3,3-Difluoropyrrolidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;(3R)-1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]pyrrolidin-3-ol;{1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}methanol;2-{4-[(4-Fluoropiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-{4-[(4-Methylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-3-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[4-(Pyrimidin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxamide;4-Pyridin-2-yl-1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[(4-Benzylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol;4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-ol;4-Phenyl-1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-ol;(1S,4S)-5-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;meso-2-(4-{[3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;{(2S)-1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]pyrrolidin-2-yl}methanol;meso-N-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide;meso-1-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}urea;N-Ethyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]ethanamine;meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide;meso-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-6-chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-5-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-{(1S,4S)-5-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl}ethanone;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-6-fluoro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;6-Fluoro-2-[4-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;Ethyl1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxylate;1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxylicacid;2-(4-{2-[4-(2-Methoxyphenyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(2-{4-[(4-Chlorophenyl)sulfanyl]piperidin-1-yl}ethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-ol;7-Methyl-2-[4-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;N-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}cyclopropanamine;2-Methyl-N-[1-(2-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)piperidin-4-yl]propanamide;meso-2-{4-[2-(3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-1-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]urea;7-Methyl-2-(4-{2-[4-(pyridin-4-ylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;6-Methyl-2-(4-{2-[4-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{2-[5-(Cyclobutylcarbonyl)hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)-7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;6-Chloro-2-(4-{2-[4-(furan-2-ylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-3-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;N-[1-(2-{4-[(6-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)piperidin-4-yl]acetamide;1-{3-[(2-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)(methyl)amino]propyl}pyrrolidin-2-one;1-(2-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)-4-pyridin-2-ylpiperidin-4-ol;meso-(3-endo)-8-acetyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;N-Methyl-2-(methyloxy)-N-[2-({4-[(7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}oxy)ethyl]ethanamine;meso-2-{[4-({2-[8-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]ethyl}oxy)phenyl]oxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;N-[1-(2-{[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]oxy}ethyl)piperidin-4-yl]methanesulfonamide;N-Methyl-1-[2-({4-[(7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}oxy)ethyl]piperidine-4-carboxamide;meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[2-({4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}oxy)ethyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}glycinamide;meso-3-{[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;N,N-Dimethyl-1-({4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}methyl)piperidine-4-carboxamide;N-Ethyl—N-(2-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)butan-1-amine;meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-({4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}methyl)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]methanesulfonamide;2-({4-[(4-Cyclobutylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}oxy)-6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-2-[(4-{[8-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]methyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;6-Chloro-2-[(4-{[4-(2-thienylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]methyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;6-Chloro-2-[(4-{[5-(methylsulfonyl)hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl]methyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;6-Chloro-2-{[4-(thiomorpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenyl]oxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;(1R,4R)-5-({4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}methyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;(1S,4S)-5-({4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}methyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;6-Chloro-2-[(4-{2-[4-(cyclopropylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;6-Methyl-2-[(4-{2-[4-(pyrrolidin-1-ylcarbonyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-3-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;meso-7-Methyl-2-(4-{[3-(methylsulfonyl)-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;N-(1-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyridine-4-carboxamide;meso-2-(4-{2-[8-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)-7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-3-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;meso-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide;meso-2-(4-{2-[8-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-2-(4-{2-[3-(Methylsulfonyl)-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;2-Methoxy-N-(1-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidin-4-yl)acetamide;2-{4-[(4-tert-Butylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}-6-chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;N-(1-{4-[(6-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidin-4-yl)thiophene-2-carboxamide;1′-(2-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)-1,4′-bipiperidine;3-(4-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperazin-1-yl)propanoicacid;6-Methyl-2-(4-{[4-(piperazin-1-ylcarbonyl)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-3-(2-{4-[(6-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-(2-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-methyl-N-(2-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;N²-(2-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)-N-2-methylglycinamide;meso-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxylicacid;6-Chloro-2-(4-{2-[5-(1-methylethyl)hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;N-Methyl-N-(2-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)-beta-alanine;N-(2-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)-N,1-dimethylpiperidin-4-amine;6-Methyl-2-{4-[2-(4-pyridin-2-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-(1-Acetylazetidin-3-yl)-N-{4-[(6-chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}-N-methylmethanamine;meso-(3-exo)-3-{[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]amino}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;2-[4-(2-{4-[(4-Methylphenyl)sulfanyl]piperidin-1-yl}ethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1′-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-1,4′-bipiperidine;2-{4-[(4-Morpholin-4-ylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;N,N-Dimethyl-2-{1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-2-yl}ethanamine;N,N-Dimethyl-1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-amine;2-{4-[(4-Phenoxypiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-4-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-2-ylsulfanyl)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[4-(Phenylsulfanyl)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(1R,4R)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;(1R,4R)-5-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;2-(4-{2-[(1R,4R)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;(1R,4R)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;(4R)-4-Hydroxy-1-{1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}pyrrolidin-2-one;(4R)-4-Hydroxy-1-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one;N-Methyl-2-piperidin-1-yl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]ethanamine;N-(3-Methoxypropyl)-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}cyclopropanamine;EthylN-benzyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]glycinate;N-Benzyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]glycine;N-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-beta-alanine;2-{4-[(5-Acetylhexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;5-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamide;meso-1-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}urea;6-Chloro-2-(4-piperidin-1-ylmethyl-phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;1-{4-[(6-Fluoro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;1-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;meso-endo-N-[8-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;meso-endo-N-[8-{4-[(6-Fluoro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;meso-endo-N-[8-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-ylmethyl)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}benzyl)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-ylmethyl)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;2-(4-{2-[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethoxy}benzyl)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(Piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine;meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide;N-(2-Hydroxy-1,1-dimethylethyl)-1-(2-{[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]oxy}ethyl)piperidine-4-carboxamide;2-{[4-({2-[4-(Trifluoromethyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}oxy)phenyl]oxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine;N-(Cyclopropylmethyl)-N-{[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methyl}propan-1-amine;2-({4-[(4-Pyridin-4-ylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}oxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine;N-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide;(4-Chlorophenyl)(1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)methanone;N-Propyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}propan-1-amine;meso-3-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;2-[4-(2-Pyrrolidin-1-ylethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine;1-Methyl-4-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperazin-2-one;meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;meso-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide;N-(Cyclopropylmethyl)-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-beta-alanine;meso-2-(4-{2-[3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine;N-Ethyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]cyclohexanamine;2-[4-(Piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide;1-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one;2-(4-{2-[(1R,4R)-5-(Methylsulfonyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;3-[(Cyclopropylmethyl){2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}amino]propan-1-ol;N-Methyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]cyclohexanamine;2-{4-[2-(4-Acetylpiperazin-1-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;meso-1-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}urea;N-(Cyclopropylmethyl)-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]propane-1,3-diamine;3-(Cyclopropyl{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}amino)propan-1-ol;2-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-2-ylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;2-{4-[(4-Acetyl-1,4-diazepan-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;2-[4-({4-[(4-Methylpiperazin-1-yl)carbonyl]piperidin-1-yl}methyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;2-[4-(2-Azetidin-1-ylethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamide;2-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-3-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;meso-N-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}methanesulfonamide;N-[(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)methyl]acetamide;2-(4-{2-[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;(1S,4S)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-2-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;4-Phenyl-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;2-(4-{2-[4-(2-Methoxyphenyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;2-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-4-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;1-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxylicacid;2-(4-{2-[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;meso-2-(4-{2-[3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;1-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one;2-{4-[2-(5-Acetylhexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamide;meso-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide;meso-1-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]urea;(1S,4S)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;1-{1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}pyrrolidin-2-one;1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxamide;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-5-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-6-fluoro[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxylicacid;2-{4-[2-(4-Methyl-1,4-diazepan-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;meso-N-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;2-[(Cyclopropylmethyl){2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}amino]ethanol;7-Methyl-2-({4-[(4-pyridin-4-ylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}oxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-(3-endo)-8-Acetyl-N-{[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-{[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;N-Ethyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}cyclopropanamine;meso-N-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]methanesulfonamide;meso-(3-exo)-3-{[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]amino}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;4-Methyl-1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-1,4-diazepan-5-one;N-{1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}propanamide;2-(4-{2-[4-(Cyclopropylcarbonyl)-1,4-diazepan-1-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;meso-N-Methyl-N-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide;2-(Cyclopropyl{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}amino)ethanol;2-{4-[(4-Pyridin-2-ylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;2-(4-{2-[(1R,4R)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;7-Methyl-2-[4-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;1-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;4-Phenyl-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[2-(4-Benzylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol;4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;2-[4-(2-Morpholin-4-ylethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;2-({4-[(4-Pyrimidin-2-ylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}oxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;2-[(4-{[4-(2-Thienylacetyl)piperazin-1-yl]methyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-1,4-diazepan-5-one;2-{[4-(2-Azepan-1-ylethyl)phenyl]oxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;2-({4-[2-(4-Fluoropiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]phenyl}oxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;2-[(4-{[4-(Pyrimidin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;meso-1-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}urea;2-(4-{2-[4-(Pyridin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;3-Acetyl-9-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-3,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecane;1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxamide;and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof.32. A method of making a compound of Formula (I), a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt of a compound of Formula (I), a pharmaceuticallyacceptable prodrug of a compound of Formula (I), or a solvate of acompound of Formula (I)

wherein X⁴, X⁵, X⁶, and X⁷ are defined as one of the following a) andb): a) one of X⁴, X⁵, X⁶ and X⁷ is N and the others are CR^(a); whereeach R^(a) is independently H, methyl, chloro, fluoro, ortrifluoromethyl; b) each of X⁴ and X⁷ is N and each of X⁵ and X⁶ is CH;each of R¹ and R² is independently H, —(CH₂)₂₋₃OCH₃, —CH₂C(O)NH₂,—(CH₂)₃NH₂, —(CH₂)₁₋₂CO₂H, —CH₂CO₂CH₂CH₃, benzyl,3-(2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-propyl, 1-acetyl-azetidin-3-ylmethyl,monocyclic cycloalkyl, 1-methyl-4-piperidinyl, or —C₁₋₄alkylunsubstituted or substituted with phenyl, monocyclic cycloalkyl, OH, orNR^(b)R^(c); where R^(b) and R^(c) are each independently H, —C(O)CH₃,or C₁₋₄alkyl, or R^(b) and R^(c) taken together with the nitrogen towhich they are attached form a saturated monocyclic heterocycloalkylring; or R¹ and R² taken together with the nitrogen to which they areattached form i) a saturated monocyclic heterocycloalkyl ring,optionally fused to a phenyl ring, and unsubstituted or substituted withone or two R^(d) substituents; where each R^(d) substituent isindependently C₁₋₄alkyl unsubstituted or substituted with —OH; —OH; ═O;—(CH₂)₀₋₂N(CH₃)₂; —CF₃; halo; —CO₂C₁₋₄alkyl; —(CH₂)₀₋₂CO₂H; —C(O)NH₂;phenyl; benzyl; morpholin-4-yl; pyridyl; pyrimidinyl; 1-piperidyl;phenoxy; 2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl; 4-hydroxy-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl;—C(O)NR^(f)C₁₋₄alkyl; —C(O)NHC(CH₃)₂CH₂OH; —O-pyridinyl, —O-pyrimidinyl;—S-phenyl; (4-methylphenyl)sulfanyl; —S-pyridinyl; —C(O)—C₁₋₄alkyl;—C(O)-saturated monocyclic cycloalkyl; —C(O)—(CH₂)₀₋₁-2-thiophene-yl;—C(O)-2-furanyl; —C(O)-4-morpholinyl; —C(O)-pyridyl;—C(O)-1-pyrrolidinyl; —C(O)-phenyl optionally substituted with a chloro;—C(O)-1-piperazinyl optionally substituted with C₁₋₄alkyl;—(CH₂)₀₋₁NHC(O)—C₁₋₄alkyl; —NHC(O)-saturated monocyclic cycloalkyl;—NHS(O)(O)CH₃; —NHC(O)—CH₂OCH₃; —NHC(O)-pyridinyl; or—NHC(O)-2-thiophene-yl, where each phenyl in R^(d) is unsubstituted orsubstituted with —CF₃, halo, or methoxy; or ii) one of the followingmoieties

where R^(e) is —C₁₋₄alkyl, —C(O)C₁₋₄alkyl, —SO₂CH₃, —C(O)CH₂NH₂, or—C(O)NH₂; R^(f) is H or —CH₃; and A is —CH₂—, —CH₂CH₂—, or —OCH₂CH₂—,comprising reacting compound D4

with an amine HNR¹R².
 33. A method as in claim 32, wherein each of saidR¹ and R² is independently H, a monocyclic cycloalkyl, or a —C₁₋₄alkylunsubstituted or substituted with phenyl, monocyclic cycloalkyl, —OH, or—NR^(b)R^(c); where R^(b) and R^(c) are each independently H or—C₁₋₄alkyl, or R^(b) and R^(c) taken together with the nitrogen to whichthey are attached form a saturated monocyclic heterocycloalkyl ring; orR¹ and R² taken together with the nitrogen to which they are attachedform i) a saturated monocyclic heterocycloalkyl ring, optionally fusedto a phenyl ring, and unsubstituted or substituted with one or two R^(d)substituents; where each R^(d) substituent is independently —C₁₋₄alkylunsubstituted or substituted with —OH; —CF₃; halo; —CO₂C₁₋₄alkyl; —CO₂H;—CONH₂; phenyl; benzyl; pyridyl; pyrimidinyl; phenoxy; —O-pyridinyl,—O-pyrimidinyl; —S-phenyl; or pyrrolidonyl; where each phenyl in R^(d)is unsubstituted or substituted with —CF₃, chloro, or methoxy; or ii)one of the following fused or bridged bicyclic structures

where R^(e) is —COC₁₋₄alkyl or —CONH₂.
 34. A method as in claim 32,further comprising chlorinating compound D3

to form compound D4.
 35. A method as in claim 33, further comprisingreacting compound D1

with compound D2

to form compound D3.
 36. A method as in claim 33, wherein the amineHNR¹R² is N-[(3-endo)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide.
 37. Amethod as in claim 35, further comprising a) reacting compound E4

with hydrogen in the presence of acetic anhydride to form compound E5

and b) reacting compound E5 to formN-[(3-endo)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide.
 38. A method as inclaim 29, wherein said at least one chemical entity is selected from thegroup consisting of2-(4-{2-[4-(Pyrimidin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-{4-[2-(1,3-Dihydro-2H-isoindol-2-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{2-[4-(Phenylsulfanyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{2-[4-(Pyridin-3-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;4-Pyridin-2-yl-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;2-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroisoquinoline;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-1,2,3,4-tetrahydroquinoline;2-{4-[2-(4-Phenoxypiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(2-Pyrrolidin-1-ylethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(2-Piperidin-1-ylethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(2-Morpholin-4-ylethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{2-[4-(Pyridin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{2-[4-(Pyridin-4-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{2-[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;(1S,4S)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;meso-N-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;2-{4-[2-(5-Acetylhexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamide;4-Phenyl-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[2-(4-Benzylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-4-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;1-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-2-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;N-Benzyl-N-methyl-2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethanamine;(1S,4S)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;1-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one;4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-2-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-N-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;meso-1-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]urea;meso-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide;meso-2-(4-{2-[3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(Ethyl{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}amino)ethanol;N-(Cyclopropylmethyl)-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}propan-1-amine;(1R)—N-Methyl-1-phenyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}ethanamine;2-[4-(2-Morpholin-4-ylethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(2-Piperidin-1-ylethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(2-Pyrrolidin-1-ylethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;4-Phenyl-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[2-(4-Benzylpiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-4-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;2-{4-[2-(5-Acetylhexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamide;2-(4-{2-[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;meso-1-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]urea;2-(4-{2-[(1R,4R)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;(1R,4R)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxylicacid;{4-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]morpholin-2-yl}methanol;1-{1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}pyrrolidin-2-one;2-[4-(Pyrrolidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(Piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(Morpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(3R)-3-Fluoropyrrolidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(3S)-3-Methylmorpholin-4-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-{1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}propan-2-ol;2-(4-{[(2S)-2-Methylpiperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-Piperidin-1-yl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]ethanamine;2-(4-{[4-(Trifluoromethyl)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-{4-[(3,3-Difluoropyrrolidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;(3R)-1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]pyrrolidin-3-ol;{1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}methanol;2-{4-[(4-Fluoropiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-{4-[(4-Methylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-3-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[4-(Pyrimidin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxamide;4-Pyridin-2-yl-1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[(4-Benzylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol;4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-ol;4-Phenyl-1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-ol;(1S,4S)-5-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;meso-2-(4-{[3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;{(2S)-1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]pyrrolidin-2-yl}methanol;meso-N-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide;meso-1-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}urea;N-Ethyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]ethanamine;meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide;meso-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-6-chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-5-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-{(1S,4S)-5-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl}ethanone;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-6-fluoro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;6-Fluoro-2-[4-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;Ethyl1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxylate;1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxylicacid;2-(4-{2-[4-(2-Methoxyphenyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(2-{4-[(4-Chlorophenyl)sulfanyl]piperidin-1-yl}ethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-ol;7-Methyl-2-[4-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;N-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}cyclopropanamine;2-Methyl-N-[1-(2-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)piperidin-4-yl]propanamide;meso-2-{4-[2-(3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-1-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]urea;7-Methyl-2-(4-{2-[4-(pyridin-4-ylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;6-Methyl-2-(4-{2-[4-(morpholin-4-ylcarbonyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{2-[5-(Cyclobutylcarbonyl)hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)-7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;6-Chloro-2-(4-{2-[4-(furan-2-ylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-3-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;N-[1-(2-{4-[(6-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)piperidin-4-yl]acetamide;1-{3-[(2-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)(methyl)amino]propyl}pyrrolidin-2-one;1-(2-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)-4-pyridin-2-ylpiperidin-4-ol;meso-(3-endo)-8-acetyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;N-Methyl-2-(methyloxy)-N-[2-({4-[(7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}oxy)ethyl]ethanamine;meso-2-{[4-({2-[8-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]ethyl}oxy)phenyl]oxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;N-[1-(2-{[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]oxy}ethyl)piperidin-4-yl]methanesulfonamide;N-Methyl-1-[2-({4-[(7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}oxy)ethyl]piperidine-4-carboxamide;meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[2-({4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}oxy)ethyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}glycinamide;meso-3-{[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;N,N-Dimethyl-1-({4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}methyl)piperidine-4-carboxamide;N-Ethyl-N-(2-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)butan-1-amine;meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-({4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}methyl)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]methanesulfonamide;2-({4-[(4-Cyclobutylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}oxy)-6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-2-[(4-{[8-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]methyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;6-Chloro-2-[(4-{[4-(2-thienylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]methyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;6-Chloro-2-[(4-{[5-(methylsulfonyl)hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl]methyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;6-Chloro-2-{[4-(thiomorpholin-4-ylmethyl)phenyl]oxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;(1R,4R)-5-({4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}methyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;(1S,4S)-5-({4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}methyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;6-Chloro-2-[(4-{2-[4-(cyclopropylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]ethyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;6-Methyl-2-[(4-{2-[4-(pyrrolidin-1-ylcarbonyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-3-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;meso-7-Methyl-2-(4-{[3-(methylsulfonyl)-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;N-(1-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyridine-4-carboxamide;meso-2-(4-{2-[8-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)-7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-3-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;meso-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide;meso-2-(4-{2-[8-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-2-(4-{2-[3-(Methylsulfonyl)-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;2-Methoxy-N-(1-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidin-4-yl)acetamide;2-{4-[(4-tert-Butylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}-6-chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;N-(1-{4-[(6-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidin-4-yl)thiophene-2-carboxamide;1′-(2-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)-1,4′-bipiperidine;3-(4-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperazin-1-yl)propanoicacid;6-Methyl-2-(4-{[4-(piperazin-1-ylcarbonyl)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-3-(2-{4-[(6-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-(2-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-methyl-N-(2-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;N²-(2-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)-N2-methylglycinamide;meso-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxylicacid;6-Chloro-2-(4-{2-[5-(1-methylethyl)hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;N-Methyl-N-(2-{4-[(6-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenoxy}ethyl)-beta-alanine;N-(2-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]phenyl}ethyl)-N,1-dimethylpiperidin-4-amine;6-Methyl-2-{4-[2-(4-pyridin-2-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-(1-Acetylazetidin-3-yl)-N-{4-[(6-chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}-N-methylmethanamine;meso-(3-exo)-3-{[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]amino}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;2-[4-(2-{4-[(4-Methylphenyl)sulfanyl]piperidin-1-yl}ethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1′-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-1,4′-bipiperidine;2-{4-[(4-Morpholin-4-ylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;N,N-Dimethyl-2-{1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-2-yl}ethanamine;N,N-Dimethyl-1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-amine;2-{4-[(4-Phenoxypiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-4-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-2-ylsulfanyl)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[4-(Phenylsulfanyl)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(1R,4R)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;(1R,4R)-5-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;2-(4-{2-[(1R,4R)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;(1R,4R)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;(4R)-4-Hydroxy-1-{1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}pyrrolidin-2-one;(4R)-4-Hydroxy-1-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one;N-Methyl-2-piperidin-1-yl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]ethanamine;N-(3-Methoxypropyl)-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}cyclopropanamine;EthylN-benzyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]glycinate;N-Benzyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]glycine;N-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-beta-alanine;2-{4-[(5-Acetylhexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;5-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamide;meso-1-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}urea;6-Chloro-2-(4-piperidin-1-ylmethyl-phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;1-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;1-{4-[(6-Fluoro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;1-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;meso-endo-N-[8-{4-[(6-Chloro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;meso-endo-N-[8-{4-[(6-Fluoro[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;meso-endo-N-[8-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-ylmethyl)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}benzyl)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-ylmethyl)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;2-(4-{2-[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethoxy}benzyl)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;2-[4-(Piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine;meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide;N-(2-Hydroxy-1,1-dimethylethyl)-1-(2-{[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]oxy}ethyl)piperidine-4-carboxamide;2-{[4-({2-[4-(Trifluoromethyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}oxy)phenyl]oxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine;N-(Cyclopropylmethyl)-N-{[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methyl}propan-1-amine;2-({4-[(4-Pyridin-4-ylpiperidin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}oxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine;N-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)cyclopropanecarboxamide;(4-Chlorophenyl)(1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)methanone;N-Propyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}propan-1-amine;meso-3-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;2-[4-(2-Pyrrolidin-1-ylethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine;1-Methyl-4-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperazin-2-one;meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;meso-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide;N-(Cyclopropylmethyl)-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-beta-alanine;meso-2-(4-{2-[3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridine;N-Ethyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]cyclohexanamine;2-[4-(Piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide;1-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one;2-(4-{2-[(1R,4R)-5-(Methylsulfonyl)-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;3-[(Cyclopropylmethyl){2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}amino]propan-1-ol;N-Methyl-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]cyclohexanamine;2-{4-[2-(4-Acetylpiperazin-1-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;meso-1-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}urea;N-(Cyclopropylmethyl)-N-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]propane-1,3-diamine;3-(Cyclopropyl{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}amino)propan-1-ol;2-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-2-ylcarbonyl)piperazin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;2-{4-[(4-Acetyl-1,4-diazepan-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;2-[4-({4-[(4-Methylpiperazin-1-yl)carbonyl]piperidin-1-yl}methyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;2-[4-(2-Azetidin-1-ylethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamide;2-(4-{[4-(Pyridin-3-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridine;meso-N-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}methanesulfonamide;N-[(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-c]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)methyl]acetamide;2-(4-{2-[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;(1S,4S)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-2-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;4-Phenyl-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;2-(4-{2-[4-(2-Methoxyphenyl)piperidin-1-yl]ethoxy}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;2-{4-[2-(4-Pyridin-4-ylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;1-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxylicacid;2-(4-{2-[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;meso-2-(4-{2-[3-Acetyl-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-8-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;1-(1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}piperidin-4-yl)pyrrolidin-2-one;2-{4-[2-(5-Acetylhexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrol-2(1H)-yl)ethyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}hexahydropyrrolo[3,4-c]pyrrole-2(1H)-carboxamide;meso-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-3,8-diazabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-3-carboxamide;meso-1-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]urea;(1S,4S)-5-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane-2-carboxamide;1-{1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}pyrrolidin-2-one;1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxamide;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-5-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;meso-N-{(3-endo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-6-fluoro[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxylicacid;2-{4-[2-(4-Methyl-1,4-diazepan-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;meso-N-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;2-[(Cyclopropylmethyl){2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}amino]ethanol;7-Methyl-2-({4-[(4-pyridin-4-ylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}oxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridine;meso-(3-endo)-8-Acetyl-N-{[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;meso-(3-exo)-8-Acetyl-N-{[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]methyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octan-3-amine;N-Ethyl-N-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}cyclopropanamine;meso-N-[(3-exo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]methanesulfonamide;meso-(3-exo)-3-{[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]amino}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8-carboxamide;4-Methyl-1-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-1,4-diazepan-5-one;N-{1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidin-4-yl}propanamide;2-(4-{2-[4-(Cyclopropylcarbonyl)-1,4-diazepan-1-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;meso-N-Methyl-N-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}acetamide;2-(Cyclopropyl{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}amino)ethanol;2-{4-[(4-Pyridin-2-ylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;2-(4-{2-[(1R,4R)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;7-Methyl-2-[4-(piperidin-1-ylmethyl)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)-7-methyl[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridine;1-{4-[(7-Methyl[1,3]thiazolo[5,4-b]pyridin-2-yl)oxy]benzyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;4-Phenyl-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;2-{4-[2-(4-Benzylpiperidin-1-yl)ethoxy]phenoxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-4-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]piperidin-4-ol;4-(4-Chlorophenyl)-1-{2-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidin-4-ol;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}piperidine-4-carboxamide;2-(4-{[(1S,4S)-5-Acetyl-2,5-diazabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-yl]methyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;meso-N-[(3-endo)-8-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenoxy]ethyl}-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl]acetamide;2-[4-(2-Morpholin-4-ylethoxy)phenoxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;2-({4-[(4-Pyrimidin-2-ylpiperazin-1-yl)methyl]phenyl}oxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;2-[(4-{[4-(2-Thienylacetyl)piperazin-1-yl]methyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;1-{2-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)phenyl]ethyl}-1,4-diazepan-5-one;2-{[4-(2-Azepan-1-ylethyl)phenyl]oxy}[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;2-({4-[2-(4-Fluoropiperidin-1-yl)ethyl]phenyl}oxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;2-[(4-{[4-(Pyrimidin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]methyl}phenyl)oxy][1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;meso-1-{(3-exo)-8-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-8-azabicyclo[3.2.1]oct-3-yl}urea;2-(4-{2-[4-(Pyridin-2-yloxy)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl}phenoxy)[1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazine;3-Acetyl-9-[4-([1,3]thiazolo[4,5-b]pyridin-2-yloxy)benzyl]-3,9-diazaspiro[5.5]undecane;1-[4-([1,3]Thiazolo[4,5-b]pyrazin-2-yloxy)benzyl]piperidine-4-carboxamide;and pharmaceutically acceptable salts, prodrugs, and solvates thereof.39. A method as in claim 26, further comprising administering to thesubject in need of such treatment an effective amount of at least one ofCysLT receptor antagonist and LTC4 synthase inhibitor.
 40. A method asin claim 27, further comprising administering to the subject in need ofsuch treatment an effective amount of at least one of CysLT receptorantagonist and LTC4 synthase inhibitor.
 41. A method as in claim 28,further comprising administering to the subject in need of suchtreatment an effective amount of at least one of CysLT receptorantagonist and LTC4 synthase inhibitor.
 42. A method as in claim 29,further comprising administering to the subject in need of suchtreatment an effective amount of at least one of CysLT receptorantagonist and LTC4 synthase inhibitor.
 43. A method as in claim 30,further comprising administering to the subject in need of suchtreatment an effective amount of at least one of CysLT receptorantagonist and LTC4 synthase inhibitor.
 44. A method as in claim 31,further comprising administering to the subject in need of suchtreatment an effective amount of at least one of CysLT receptorantagonist and LTC4 synthase inhibitor.
 45. A method for synthesizingamine E5¹

comprising an acetylation-reduction of oxime E4¹

by reacting said oxime E4¹ with a carboxylic acid anhydride and hydrogenin the presence of a hydrogenation catalyst, wherein R₁ ^(i) is one ofC₁₋₆alkylC(O)—, arylC(O)—, and an esterified ⁻OC(O)— moiety, where saidmoiety C₁₋₆alkyl is linear or branched, and said aryl and said C₁₋₆alkylmoieties are optionally and independently substituted with at least onesubstituent in the group of halo and linear or branched C₁₋₆alkyl; R₂^(i′) is one of C₁₋₁₀alkyl, —CH₂aryl, —S(O)₂aryl, and —S(O)₂C₁₋₆alkyl,where said C₁₋₁₀alkyl moiety is linear or branched, and said C₁₋₁₀alkyland said aryl moieties are optionally substituted with at least onesubstituent in the group of halo and C₁₋₆alkyl; and R₂ ^(i) is one of Hand R₂ ^(i′).
 46. A method as in claim 45, wherein said hydrogenationcatalyst is 10% Pt/C.
 47. A method as in claim 45, wherein said reactingis performed with an H-Cube Midi™ continuous flow hydrogenationinstrument.
 48. A method as in claim 45, wherein said carboxylic acidanhydride is acetic anhydride and R₂ ^(i′) is benzyl.
 49. A method as inclaim 45, further comprising reacting compound E3¹ with hydroxylaminehydrochloride

to form compound E4¹.
 50. A method for synthesizing a compound ofFormula (I^(X)),

comprising reacting compound of formula BX

with HNR¹R² to form compound of formula F1,

wherein R^(X) is one of —CHO and —CH₂CHO; A^(X) is one of —CH₂— and—CH₂CH₂—; X⁴, X⁵, X⁶, and X⁷ are defined as one of the following a) andb) a) one of X⁴, X⁵, X⁶ and X⁷ is N and the others are CR^(a); whereeach R^(a) is independently H, methyl, chloro, fluoro, ortrifluoromethyl; b) each of X⁴ and X⁷ is N and each of X⁵ and X⁶ is CH;each of R¹ and R² is independently H, —(CH₂)₂₋₃OCH₃, —CH₂C(O)NH₂,—(CH₂)₃NH₂, —(CH₂)₁₋₂CO₂H, —CH₂CO₂CH₂CH₃, benzyl,3-(2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl)-propyl, 1-acetyl-azetidin-3-ylmethyl,monocyclic cycloalkyl, 1-methyl-4-piperidinyl, or —C₁₋₄alkylunsubstituted or substituted with phenyl, monocyclic cycloalkyl, OH, orNR^(b)R^(c); where R^(b) and R^(c) are each independently H, —C(O)CH₃,or C₁₋₄alkyl, or R^(b) and R^(c) taken together with the nitrogen towhich they are attached form a saturated monocyclic heterocycloalkylring; or R¹ and R² taken together with the nitrogen to which they areattached form i) a saturated monocyclic heterocycloalkyl ring,optionally fused to a phenyl ring, and unsubstituted or substituted withone or two R^(d) substituents; where each R^(d) substituent isindependently C₁₋₄alkyl unsubstituted or substituted with —OH; —OH; ═O;—(CH₂)₀₋₂N(CH₃)₂; —CF₃; halo; —CO₂C₁₋₄alkyl; —(CH₂)₀₋₂CO₂H; —C(O)NH₂;phenyl; benzyl; morpholin-4-yl; pyridyl; pyrimidinyl; 1-piperidyl;phenoxy; 2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl; 4-hydroxy-2-oxo-pyrrolidin-1-yl;—C(O)NR^(f)C₁₋₄alkyl; —C(O)NHC(CH₃)₂CH₂OH; —O-pyridinyl, —O-pyrimidinyl;—S-phenyl; (4-methylphenyl)sulfanyl; —S-pyridinyl; —C(O)—C₁₋₄alkyl;—C(O)-saturated monocyclic cycloalkyl; —C(O)—(CH₂)₀₋₁-2-thiophene-yl;—C(O)-2-furanyl; —C(O)-4-morpholinyl; —C(O)-pyridyl;—C(O)-1-pyrrolidinyl; —C(O)-phenyl optionally substituted with a chloro;—C(O)-1-piperazinyl optionally substituted with C₁₋₄alkyl;—(CH₂)₀₋₁NHC(O)—C₁₋₄alkyl; —NHC(O)-saturated monocyclic cycloalkyl;—NHS(O)(O)CH₃; —NHC(O)—CH₂OCH₃; —NHC(O)-pyridinyl; or—NHC(O)-2-thiophene-yl, where each phenyl in R^(d) is unsubstituted orsubstituted with —CF₃, halo, or methoxy; or ii) one of the followingmoieties

where R^(e) is —C₁₋₄alkyl, C(O)C₁₋₄alkyl, —SO₂CH₃, —C(O)CH₂NH₂, orC(O)NH₂; and R^(f) is H or —CH₃.
 51. A method as in claim 50, furthercomprising reacting compound of formula F1 with compound of formula A3

to form compound of formula I^(x).
 52. A method as in claim 50, whereinsaid reacting compound of formula BX with HNR¹R² is made in the presenceof a reducing agent.
 53. A method as in claim 52, wherein said reducingagent is selected from the group consisting of NaB(OAc)₃H, NaCNBH₃, andmixtures thereof.
 54. A method as in claim 53, wherein said reactingcompound of formula BX with HNR¹R² is made in the presence of an acidcatalyst.
 55. A method as in claim 54, wherein said acid catalystcomprises acetic acid.
 56. A method as in claim 50, wherein said amineHNR¹R² is in salt form.
 57. A method as in claim 51, wherein saidreacting compound of formula F1 with compound of formula A3 is made inthe presence of a base.
 58. A method as in claim 57, wherein said baseis selected from the group consisting of K₂CO₃, Cs₂CO₃, Na₂CO₃, NaHCO₃,K₃PO₄, and mixtures thereof.
 59. A chemical entity as in claim 16,wherein said pharmaceutically acceptable salt is one of succinate,hydrochloride, maleate, acetate, formate, fumarate, citrate, tartrate,sulfate, phosphate, malate, malonate and benzoate.
 60. A chemical entityas in claim 59, wherein said pharmaceutically acceptable salt is one ofsuccinate, and hydrochloride.
 61. A pharmaceutical composition as inclaim 18, wherein said pharmaceutically acceptable salts are succinate,hydrochloride, formate, maleate, acetate, fumarate, citrate, tartrate,sulfate, phosphate, malate, malonate and benzoate.
 62. A pharmaceuticalcomposition as in claim 61, wherein said pharmaceutically acceptablesalts are succinate and hydrochloride.